The threat posed by the diversion and abuse of Controlled Prescription Drugs( CPDs) is increasing in the United States, largely aided by rapidly increasing distribution of the most addictive CPDs, prescription opioids.
According to DEA, the amount of prescription opioids distributed to retail registrants increased 52 percent from 2003 through 2007.
Prescription opioid overdose deaths are increasing, primarily because the decedents took the drugs non medically, other than as prescribed, or in combination with other drugs and/or alcohol.
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