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Caution: Painkiller Alert.

Authors :
Fischer, Mary A.
Source :
AARP: The Magazine; Dec2011/Jan2012, Vol. 55 Issue 1C, p18-20, 2p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents information on the negative impacts of painkillers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S., from 1999 through 2007, the number of unintentional overdose deaths from prescription opioid painkillers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, and the fentany, have tripled. As reported, every prescription painkiller is not bad these have to be taken appropriately and as directed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15482014
Volume :
55
Issue :
1C
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
AARP: The Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
70695288