Major criminal cases in Klamath County Oct 6, 2008
Background: Trotta, a Mazama High School special education teacher, is accused of giving prescription painkillers to students and having them buy drugs for her over a two-year period. She was put on administrative leave by the school district after she was arrested in November 2007. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
FBI to Review Whether Roger Clemens Lied to Congress Oct 6, 2008
Clemens, 45, testified that McNamee only injected him with vitamin B-12 and the painkiller Lidocaine, and that the trainer was trying to ``save his own skin by making up lies. Clemens told Congress that Pettitte, a longtime friend and training partner and his former teammate with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, ``misremembers'' a conversation they had about HGH.. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
State argues for its right to use Limbaugh records Oct 6, 2008
Limbaugh publicly admitted an addiction to prescription painkillers and sought treatment in October, after his former maid told prosecutors and a tabloid newspaper she provided the Palm Beach resident with thousands of illegal pills. Investigators seized his doctors' records after pharmacy records revealed Limbaugh had received more than 2,000 pills in a five-month period. (Yahoo News -- Rush Limbaugh)
Jankovic prevails in Porsche Grand Prix final Oct 6, 2008
"I tried to stay positive, to be aggressive and to switch into a higher gear, it was an important game.'' Petrova had not dropped a set this week until the final. Jankovic has been playing with a painful left foot after tearing off a toe nail. She needed painkiller shots before her semifinal win over Venus Williams and got two more before the final. Asked about her foot at the post-match news conference, Jankovic misunderstood the question and replied, "The food is great. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Stoner wins second Aussie MotoGP Oct 5, 2008
But the highlight of the race was the dazzling ride by MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi after a heavy dose of painkillers. Stoner led the 27-lap race all the way from pole position, untroubled by his wrist injury, to seal his fifth win of the year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Venus Williams loses to Jankovic in Germany Oct 5, 2008
Jankovic broke a toenail on her left foot and needed two painkiller shots before taking the court. I was really fortunate to play, Jankovic said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Cardinal Health Auburn to get license back after settlement Oct 4, 2008
Hydrocodone, the generic name of a prescription painkiller, is the most commonly diverted and abused controlled pharmaceutical in the United States, the release said. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Belgians seize Africa-bound drugs Oct 4, 2008
Hidden in large bags, the pills were copies of a strong painkiller made by a German company, and a Swiss-made anti-malarial treatment. The confiscated medicines had been sent in three shipments by an Indian company in Mumbai, and were bound for two unnamed companies based in Togo. (BBC News -- Health)
Gov's office responds to legislators' plea for pardon Oct 4, 2008
His conviction for possession of prescription painkillers falls into a broad category of crimes called "aggravated felonies" that brings automatic deportation - and essentially no leeway for legal arguments, extenuating circumstances or special cases. He has served all time demanded by the U.S. judicial system; a pardon could wipe Andrzej's record clean and satisy immigrations officials. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Hunter vows to play through knee pain Oct 4, 2008
"Adrenaline is a painkiller. I'll play through it." ... " Angels trainer Ned Bergert and manager Mike Scioscia went to tend to Hunter, who was on the ground in some pain. Scioscia had to divide his time between concern for Hunter and anger directed toward Danley. Hunter got up, hobbled around enough to get the knee loose and was able to stay in the game. He added an RBI single -- his second of the game -- in the fifth inning, but he dropped a line drive in the sixth inning to take an error that... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
K-Rod can't keep Angels from brink Oct 4, 2008
"It's a little sore," Hunter said, "but I'm a gamer. I'll be out there. Adrenaline is my painkiller. It was my adrenaline on my part when I got upset there, because I thought I was safe. I'm upset now because we lost. "Big bombs killed us tonight, but I think we've got some fight left. " is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. | ? 2001- MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All rights reserved. The following are trademarks or service marks... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Top 10 TV Game Ideas Oct 4, 2008
Greg House is a cranky, brilliant, egotistical diagnostician addicted on painkillers. In this monthly adventure series, House and his team would have to solve the medical mystery by breaking into homes and inspecting them for clues, grilling the patients for lies, and collecting samples for testing. (IGN PC Games)
Cardinal Health Inc., Agrees to Pay $34 Million to Settle Claims That it Failed to Report Suspicious Sales of Widely-Abused Controlled Substances Oct 3, 2008
"Today's settlement makes clear that the Department of Justice is committed to doing its part to curtail illegal access to these dangerous drugs." Hydrocodone is the generic name of a prescription painkiller that is classified under federal narcotics law as a Schedule III controlled substance. Nonmedical use of prescription drugs ranks second only to marijuana as the most prevalent category of drug abuse. (PR Newswire)
Tricyclic Antidepressants Oct 3, 2008
They are not painkillers as such and cannot be taken "as needed"; daily use is required. They are also used in the prevention of migraines and other headaches. (Suite101.com)
Rell may be last hope for couple facing deportation, kidney transplant Oct 3, 2008
His conviction for possession of prescription painkillers falls into a broad category of crimes called "aggravated felonies" that brings automatic deportation - and essentially no leeway for legal arguments, extenuating circumstances or special cases. The Nowakowskis' legal appeals failed; with the failure of the officials' letters, a pardon of Andrzej's crimes by Gov. M. Jodi Rell might be all that stands between his deportation and his wife's death from end-stage renal failure. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Working to overcome Challenged to change Oct 3, 2008
Only five months into the program, Harville said she came to the Women's Center because of an addiction to painkillers. She had turned to them after a compromised lifestyle in college led to her loss of a softball scholarship and a ruined reputation in her small hometown of Paris. (Odessa American, TX)
E-Prescription Networks to Merge Oct 3, 2008
And the Drug Enforcement Agency is considering ending its ban on e-prescribing for controlled substances such as certain painkillers. There is no per-prescription cost to doctors or patients for using the service. (Yahoo News -- Health Care)
Son's death spurs dad's anti-drug fight Oct 3, 2008
The attorney from Tulsa, Oklahoma, reminisced about his teenage son, Harrison, who died two years ago at the age of 17 after fatally mixing over-the-counter cold medication and someone else's prescription painkillers. "There's nothing worse as a parent than to see your kid on a gurney being rolled out of your house ... and placed in a hearse," Neal, 61, lamented. (CNN -- Health)
Narcotic Patch Effective for Severe Cancer Pain Oct 3, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A patch delivering buprenorphine, a potent narcotic painkiller, appears to be effective and safe for patients with severe cancer-related pain, European investigators report ... The participants were allowed to take "rescue" painkillers -- under-the-tongue buprenorphine tablets -- as needed. (MEDLINEplus)
Many Cancer Patients Forgo Painkillers Oct 3, 2008
Many of the patients cited fears of addiction as well as cost as their reasons for saying no to painkillers ... The only statistically significant factor linked to non-use of painkillers was educational level. (MEDLINEplus)
Prescription Opioids in Home Put Children at Risk Oct 3, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Thousands of very young children is exposed to powerful painkillers, such as OxyContin (oxycodone) and Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone), they find in their homes every year, new research shows. "Our results indicate that young children are endangered by prescription opioids," J. Elise Bailey of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center -- Denver Health and her colleagues warn in their report, published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)
Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage Oct 3, 2008
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- The painkiller pentazocine may help prevent diabetes-related retinal damage that leads to vision loss, according to Medical College of Georgia researchers. "The effects of this drug on retinal health are phenomenal," Dr. Sylvia Smith, a retinal cell biologist and co-director of the Vision Discovery Institute at MCG's School of Medicine, said in a college news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Florida sues Merck to recover money spent on Vioxx Oct 3, 2008
TRENTON, N.J. Florida has joined eight other states in suing drugmaker Merck & Co. over what the state alleges was deceptive marketing of its former prescription painkiller Vioxx. In a lawsuit brought by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, the state is seeking restitution for all money spent by state health programs on Vioxx, plus interest. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
State sues Merck for deceptive marketing of Vioxx Oct 3, 2008
The lawsuit claims that Merck repeatedly failed to disclose the drug s adverse effects while offering it to the state s Medicaid program as a safe painkiller, in direct violation of Florida s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Vioxx was used to treat joint pain until it was removed from the market in 2004 after studies suggested those taking it had an increased risk of heart attack and stroke associated with long-term use. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Special Reports Oct 3, 2008
A three-part series on the increasing addiction of patients to legal painkillers and the sometimes lethal consequences. The health care crunch. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Exhaled Nitric Oxide Monitoring Does Not Improve On Guidelines-based Asthma Management, Study Finds Sep 25, 2008
19, 2006) Cardiff University researchers have increased the understanding of why some painkillers increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Working with colleagues at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. (Science Daily)
Injured Teen's Grandma Discusses Antler Accident Sep 25, 2008
He's on painkillers and infection medicine, but his doctors expect him to recover. Jeanne Reynolds said she had kept the antlers after an accident a few years ago. (7 KETV Omaha)
Caregiver arrested in painkiller scheme Sep 25, 2008
A Central Coast caregiver has been arrested for allegedly using the disabled adults he watched over to illegally obtain prescription painkillers ... The Paso Robles man had been employed as a caregiver of those adults and he allegedly talked them in to making false claims of medical problems to obtain prescriptions for the painkillers. (Fresno Bee -- State)
A tale of 2 sickbeds: Health care in U.K. vs. U.S. Sep 23, 2008
$7 online stock trades. A journalist's treatment for same condition in two countries is worlds apart. (MSNBC -- International)
Letter: While helping drug abusers, don’t forget those in pain Sep 23, 2008
More often than not, it seems, what really happens in these attempts to attack the problem is that people who genuinely need painkillers are denied them while we try to help those abusing them ... Ever had the pleasure of hearing, Gee, I know this must be painful, but I don t prescribe painkillers, while you read in the papers that teenagers are passing around Oxycontin like candy ... Worse than that, I can remember long hours of sitting with my father years ago while he suffered the agonies of... (Missoulian, MT)
How mentally ill man's sex abuse suit unfolded Sep 22, 2008
1987: After a car wreck, the man becomes addicted to painkillers and alcohol, has a psychotic breakdown, and is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. 1989: The man meets Rymer and asks for spiritual help. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Kenya: Patients Suffer As Staff Shortages And Poor Services Plague Public Hospitals Sep 22, 2008
He informs us that they did see a doctor, but only got painkillers for the chest pain. They were asked to return the following week for a blood test. (allAfrica.com)
5 pre-wedding stress busters Sep 21, 2008
EXERCISE Exercise releases endorphins (natural painkillers that can lift your mood and reduce the physical effects of stress), making it a great way to clear your mind. Don't worry. (Montana Standard, MT)
Opiate operatives: Pharmacy helps break open case against Internet drug operation (52) Sep 21, 2008
Every prescription for the narcotic painkiller was written by the same Florida doctor, even though the intended recipients of the drugs spanned the entire country ... Anyone with a valid credit card can fill out a brief online questionnaire and receive painkillers through the mail within days, along with the guarantee of two or three refills. (Missoulian, MT)
Marine's death shows tragic results of PTSD Sep 21, 2008
At one time, he was on 12 medications, including painkillers, anti-depressants and mood stabilizers. At times, it appeared the treatment was taking. (AZCentral -- News)
Paracetamol and asthma Sep 21, 2008
It said that a study had analysed the frequency of painkiller use in people with and without asthma in Europe and its findings suggested that using paracetamol at least once a week increases the risk of suffering symptoms. Other painkillers apparently did not have the same effect ... It also cannot rule out reverse causation (that asthma causes peopleto take more painkillers). (NHS Choices)
Police searching for woman in painkiller theft Sep 20, 2008
CLINTON, Iowa - Clinton police are searching for a woman they say stole painkiller patches by tearing them off three nursing home residents ... Using a ruse, learned the names of three patients who received fentanyl, a potent, narcotic painkiller. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Study: Acetaminophen May Cause Allergies Sep 20, 2008
Moreover, children who were still given acetaminophen-based painkillers by age 6 were three times as likely to have severe asthma symptoms. But even the researchers themselves acknowledge in their report that "the association might have been confounded by other factors that determine the risk of developing childhood asthma or use of [acetaminophen].". (ABC News)
Paracetamol link to asthma in young Sep 19, 2008
A common painkiller may be one of the key driving forces behind the worldwide epidemic of childhood asthma, according to evidence from a major study. Researchers who analysed data on more than 200,000 children found strong links between paracetamol use and the development of asthma. (Ananova -- UK Headlines)
Meet Cindy McCain Sep 19, 2008
In the wake of her health problems and the scandal, Cindy became addicted to the painkillers Percocet and Vicodin in 1989. It remained a secret for the next three years. (KCRA 3, CA)
Paracetamol use may raise asthma risk in children Sep 19, 2008
Secondary Navigation. By Tan Ee Lyn Fri Sep 19, 2:19 AM ET. (Yahoo News)
Prosecutors: NYC Jail Worker Shook Down Inmates For Money Sep 19, 2008
The complaint says he later accepted $2,000 from an undercover agent posing as the inmate's relative, in exchange for arranging for the inmate to make unmonitored phone calls and get contraband painkillers. Explore More: Find out more about and , or try these articles. (WNBC.com, NY)
Doc Gave Broken Neck Man Pain Pills Sep 19, 2008
A STUDENT whose neck was broken in a road accident was sent home with painkillers, a report revealed yesterday. The injured man fainted because the pain was so bad - but a doctor failed to order an X-ray and told him he had whiplash. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Regular paracetamol use ups asthma risk Sep 19, 2008
During the study, researchers questioned over 500 adults with asthma and over 500 people without asthma about the use of painkillers. It was s 00004000 uggested that the link between asthma and paracetamol may be due to the action of the drug as it reduces levels of 'glutathione' in the lungs and this is needed to defend the delicate airways against damage from pollution and smoke. (Times of India)
Low Dose Naltrexone: Hope for PPMS Sep 18, 2008
In very small doses, however, it actually stimulates the production of endorphins, which are not only natural painkillers but important immunomodulators as well. Beta-endorphin levels have been shown to be low in MS and other autoimmune diseases. (Suite101.com)
Gene Therapy For Chronic Pain Gets First Test In People Sep 18, 2008
16, 2007) Morphine and other opioids are among the most potent painkillers around. For the first time, Brown University neuroscientists explain why these drugs work so well on the calcium channels in the pain. (Science Daily)
Nursing home worker sentenced in medicine theft Sep 18, 2008
CONCORD A nursing home worker has been sentenced to 45 days in jail after pleading guilty to stealing a painkiller from an elderly patient in Manchester and using it herself. Thirty-two-year-old Melissa Dunham of Hooksett is a licensed nursing assistant. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Attorney says N.Y. swindler not fit for court Sep 17, 2008
Israel's previous attempt to plead guilty was postponed last month when he told Judge Kenneth Karas that he was operating at "about 70 percent" because he was being treated with methadone to wean him from an addiction to a painkiller prescribed after back surgery. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Relieving headaches, chronic pain Sep 17, 2008
In despair, many patients turn to taking even stronger painkillers to ease their pain and to allow them to function ... For more severe pain conditions, patients are admitted to a hospital where they are treated intravenously with medications and strong painkillers to aggressively manage the pain. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Prescription intervention needed - Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 Sep 17, 2008
Clearly, the misuse and abuse of prescription painkillers is a terrible problem that must be addressed and the sooner, the better. That's why our hopes soared when we heard about a new panel, called the Prescription Drug Abuse Community Team, created to tackle this very issue. (Missoulian, MT)
Attorney: NY Swindler Who Fled Still Not Competent Sep 17, 2008
Israel's previous attempt to plead guilty was postponed last month when he told Judge Kenneth Karas that he was operating at "about 70 percent" because he was being treated with methadone to wean him from an addiction to a painkiller prescribed after back surgery. Israel, 49, was sentenced in April for conspiracy and fraud after he fleeced investors of nearly a half-billion dollars by making it appear his hedge funds were profitable. (CBS News -- US)
Nine Arrested in Five Busts Sep 17, 2008
Allegedly found in Glover s possession was hydrocodone, a prescription painkiller and a small amount of marijuana. Seized was Glover s 2000 Chevrolet Silverado and $1,257. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Scant advice on disposal of meds Sep 16, 2008
For example: The commonly prescribed painkiller Percocet (generically known as oxycodone/acetaminophen) is supposed to be flushed down the toilet, according to the federal guidelines. But paperwork accompanying the top-selling version, a generic, states: Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
ARMSTRONG: It's been a long road for the 'Bulldog' of USC defense Sep 16, 2008
Prior to taking the field, he received shots of a painkillers in his buttocks ... "I wouldn't be able to leave the stadium until 1 or 2 in the morning because I'd be so sick from [the painkillers]," Cushing says. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
FBI to Review Whether Roger Clemens Lied to Congress Sep 16, 2008
Clemens, 45, testified that McNamee only injected him with vitamin B-12 and the painkiller Lidocaine, and that the trainer was trying to ``save his own skin by making up lies. Clemens told Congress that Pettitte, a longtime friend and training partner and his former teammate with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, ``misremembers'' a conversation they had about HGH.. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
State argues for its right to use Limbaugh records Sep 16, 2008
Limbaugh publicly admitted an addiction to prescription painkillers and sought treatment in October, after his former maid told prosecutors and a tabloid newspaper she provided the Palm Beach resident with thousands of illegal pills. Investigators seized his doctors' records after pharmacy records revealed Limbaugh had received more than 2,000 pills in a five-month period. (Yahoo News -- Rush Limbaugh)
Breaking News: Thief steals meds from ambulance during Lexington fire Sep 16, 2008
None of the stolen drugs were narcotic painkillers, Nelson said. The ambulance was parked at the scene but ultimately wasn t needed because the home was vacant and no firefighters or civilians were injured. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NY Swindler Will Try Again To Plead Guilty Sep 16, 2008
Israel was in federal court in to plead guilty last month, but the judge postponed the case when Israel said his treatment for an addiction to painkillers had affected his ability to think clearly. Bohrer said Monday that treatment is still having "substantial effects" on Israel. (WNBC.com, NY)
Analyzing the Big Bust Sep 16, 2008
Other narcotics confiscated during the case included $100 in MDMA (Ecstasy), $70 in Oxycotin (a powerful and addictive prescription painkiller), and a single $15 sale of marijuana. As is typical in the drug business, the agents were sold $100 worth of fake drugs and lost $120 in three instances of theft where the sellers ran off with the agents money. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
When pain arrives - and help does not Sep 15, 2008
And some doctors are disinclined to prescribe painkillers because such drugs can be subject to abuse by patients. Even when used properly, these drugs are no picnic. (Boston Globe)
Teens popping parents' pills for easy high Sep 14, 2008
Commonly abused drugs include anti-depressants, painkillers and ADHD medications, such as Ritalin. In a new study of 2813 young Australians, researchers said the "most concerning" finding was that 23. (NEWS.com.au)
Cindy McCain says her husband would bring jobs to Michigan Sep 14, 2008
During this year's campaign, McCain has spoken publicly about her past struggle with an addiction to prescription painkillers. She has granted interviews with Tonight Show host Jay Leno and the television entertainment new show "Access Hollywood." In the interviews, she called the addiction a life-changing crisis. (DetNews.com)
Hes still like any other schoolkid Sep 14, 2008
Doctors gradually weaned him off of the morphine and other painkillers. Then he was conscious again. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Arthritis knee op 'does not work' Sep 14, 2008
Patients given knee arthroscopy showed no improvement beyond that provided by physiotherapy and painkillers. Arthritis experts in the UK said some surgeons were still carrying out the operation, against national guidance. (BBC News -- Health)
Oasis calls off New York show in addition to London Sep 14, 2008
Once again, Gallagher got bloggy on the topic -- apparently after taking some painkillers. Noel Gallagher of Oasis may be hurting but he's still not quiet. (Vancouver Sun)
