Opioid

Big Win Against Opioid Addiction

Submitted by Carmen Balber on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 17:53

For over a decade Bob and Carmen Pack have fought to prevent reckless opioid prescribing after losing their two young children in an accident caused by a driver high on drugs and alcohol.

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Will Prince's Death Finally Spur Opioid Prescribing Reform?

Submitted by Carmen Balber on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 18:00

JUNE 14, 2016 UPDATE: This morning, the Assembly Business and Professions committee voted 16-0 for SB 482 by Senator Lara, to rein in opioid over-prescribing and curb the overdose epidemic.  Prince’s death, and the loss of thousands of Californians every year, has helped spur lawmakers to stand above politics and stand up for reform.

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