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Prescription drug diversion, the transfer of medications from their intended medical purpose to non-medical use, fuels a significant portion of substance misuse in the United States. Understanding how diversion occurs is essential to prevention, early intervention, and effective treatment.
Throughout American history, high-profile overdose deaths have served as catalysts for policy change, from prescription drug monitoring programs to naloxone access laws. Examining these policy responses reveals how public attention, when channeled into systemic reform, can save thousands of lives.
Prescription Monitoring Programs track opioid and controlled substance use. Understand how PDMPs work, your rights, and implications for substance abuse treatment.
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