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As Sales of Painkillers Grow, So Do Overdose Deaths

As sales of painkillers grow, so do overdose deaths
And in the most visible case, Des Moines pain-relief physician Daniel Baldi is scheduled to stand trial this week in Polk County District Court on 10 counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the overdose deaths of former patients. Graziano …… Continue reading

Iowa Parents Seek Access to Cannabis Oil for Medical Treatment

Iowa parents seek access to cannabis oil for medical treatment
"He did express compassion, and he expressed an openness to help us provided we can find that this does not increase abuse. We have explained that the potential for abuse is limited with low-THC oil." West Des Moines Mayor Steve… Continue reading

Sen. Ed Markey to Discuss Drug Abuse Crisis in Mass. – Boston Herald

Sen. Ed Markey to discuss drug abuse crisis in Mass. – Boston Herald


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Sen. Ed Markey to discuss drug abuse crisis in Mass.
Boston Herald
HOLYOKE, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is planning to join Congressman Richard Neal and Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse to discuss heroin and prescription… Continue reading

Iowa Poison Control Center Faces Uncertain Future

Iowa Poison Control Center faces uncertain future
Stephenson said the center has helped counter the rise in prescription drug overdoses and use of illicit drugs. Last week, it helped emergency responders determine … to the poison control center. But the legislators, Sen. Jack Hatch, D-Des Moines …
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