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  • Prescription Drug Abuse and Doctors Who Prescribe Them on the Rise 8 Feb 2010 15:54 GMT
    ... is the growing black market for prescription drugs is on the increase. According to the ... 2008 for painkillers such as OxyContin and Percocet, narcotics that contain oxycodone; that’s nearly one ... providing the authorities teeth for going after medical professionals abusing the system, however, without preventing ...

  • Lincoln memorabila part of traveling exhibit 8 Feb 2010 14:37 GMT
    ... son Tad's toys. such as OxyContin and Percocet were prescribed for nearly one for every ... Southern Ohio is now on the federal Drug Enforcement Administration watch list of the 10 ... in the country for trafficking in the medications. Some of the abuse is attribued to ...

  • Illegal prescription-drug trade now epidemic 7 Feb 2010 12:34 GMT
    ... region is rife with trafficking in prescription drugs, state officials say. " class="lightbox"> A sign ... for high-powered painkillers such as OxyContin and Percocet, narcotics that contain oxycodone; that's nearly one ... also filled 4.8 million prescriptions for hydrocodone medications such as Vicodin, one for every 2 ...

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Offers Consumer Tips for Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs 3 Feb 2010 22:30 GMT
    ... Consumer Tips for Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Offers ... dressings, body parts, diagnostic samples, blood, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and radioactive materials.'" Oker adds, ... (DEA). The DEA fears controlled substances (Vicodin, Percocet, Oxycontin, e.g.) might be easy for drug ...

  • US Attorney - Ringleader of Oxycontin Drug-Dealing Crew Sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court 4 Feb 2010 02:56 GMT
    ... JOHN P. GILBRIDE, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Field Division ("DEA"), ... of OxyContin, 40-milligram tablets of Oxycontin, and Percocet. These drugs are Schedule II narcotics prescribed ... obtained the Oxycontin and Percocet through the Medicaid program, at a cost of over $900 ...

  • Ringleader of OxyContin drug-dealing crew sentenced to prison 4 Feb 2010 03:59 GMT
    ... Ringleader of OxyContin drug-dealing crew sentenced to prison February 4th, 2010 ... tablets OxyContin, 40-miligram tablets of OxyContin, and Percocet. These drugs are Schedule II narcotics prescribed ... obtained the OxyContin and Percocet through the Medicare program, at a cost of over $900 ...

  • State attention to drug-monitoring program best prescription for success 3 Feb 2010 06:19 GMT
    ... Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement: “Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons by Florida Medical Examiners” The Sunshine State continues to lose ... six months. Deaths caused by oxycodone painkillers (Percocet, Percodan, Tylox, etc.) rose 14.4 percent from ...

  • Winchester drug trafficking bust targets 51 4 Feb 2010 09:43 GMT
    ... sweep Tuesday night targeting 51 people for drug trafficking charges. By Wednesday evening, investigators said ... arrested for allegedly trying to resell prescription medication obtained from Florida, said Captain Harvey Craycraft ... being sold were painkillers, such as oxycodone, Percocet and methadone. One man was charged with ...

  • Anna Undercover: Drugs & Prostitution, Part I 5 Feb 2010 19:14 GMT
    ... There are people who would have you believe that ... in a strip club, it's all sex, drugs, and rock and roll. I mean, it ... to the hospital, where I got the treatment I needed. Third one. (Leaving the location ...

  • Trotwood man arrested with 400 pills 4 Feb 2010 22:37 GMT
    ... Memorial Hospital. When arrested, police found 400 pills including Oxycontin and Percocet on him. Weaver now faces charges of ... charges of deception to obtain a dangerous drug, possession of drugs, and illegal processing of ...

  • Harrington Woman Arrested on Prescription Drug Charges 5 Feb 2010 01:55 GMT
    ... arrest of a Harrington woman on prescription drug and related offenses. Harrington police say that ... Wise's vehicle. Police say the search revealed Percocet and Tramadol pills. She was then arrested. She was released ...

  • Traffic stop results in drug charges for Harrington woman 3 Feb 2010 21:51 GMT
    ... officers have arrested a local woman on drug charges following a traffic stop. The incident ... her turn signal. A search turned up Percocet and Tramadol pills, Shyers said. Wise was charged with maintaining ...

  • Police find more than $200,000 worth of prescription drugs in Oxford Township man's home 5 Feb 2010 23:51 GMT
    ... find more than $200,000 worth of prescription drugs in Oxford Township man's home A 21-year-old ... Essex County. Police say they discovered OxyContin, percocet, valium and Xanax in Binkiewicz's home. The ...

  • Can you spot the addict? Prescription abuse goes wide 7 Feb 2010 02:15 GMT
    ... of oxycodone abusers. Troops admit abusing prescription drugs within a one-year period. High school seniors ... of five drugs, including Vicodin, OxyContin and Percocet. The test requires 80 to 100 strands ... years in prison on the first offense. Treatment is similar for both pain-pill and heroin ...

  • Can you spot the addict? Prescription abuse goes wide [The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.] 7 Feb 2010 11:11 GMT
    ... of sight. Pederson is an undercover Norfolk drug cop. Dark alleys and dime bags are ... addiction to opiates like OxyContin, Vicodin and Percocet. Pederson has noticed another common thread: "They ... rehab have taught him the catchphrases of treatment. He can reel off 50-cent pharmaceutical terms ...


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