Health Buzz: Pain Pill Abuse Drives Rise in ER Visits

One of the most abused pain medicines, OxyContin, led to about 105,000 ER visits in 2008, up 152 percent from visits in 2004, HealthDay reports. Experts are concerned about the trend and its impact on public health. - Health Buzz: Pain Pill Abuse Drives Rise in ER Visits

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