Citation

Cai R, Crane E, Poneleit K, Paulozzi L. J. Pain Palliat. Care Pharmacother. 2010; 24(3): 293-297.

Affiliation

Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/15360288.2010.503730

PMID

20718652

Abstract

This report, adapted from the lead article in the June 10, 2010, issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports, describes the alarming increase in overdose deaths involving prescription drugs. Oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone were the drugs most highly implicated. Data were derived from the federal Drug Abuse Warning Network (Dawn). Other drugs commonly used in managing pain patients, including benzodiazepines and muscle relaxants, also were implicated.

Language: en