Victim's kin in NY pharmacy killing announce suit
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poststar - (US) Police officials and others were responsible for the victim's death. Said in a statement that Vicodin and hydrocodone with acetaminophen medications have been available for more than 30 years and have an important role in pain control. (Fri Feb 10 00:21:23 2012 PST) [also rapidcityjournal12765, argus-press7267, harris.broadcastnewsroom9399]
MI: As painkiller addiction rises, stronger brand hits market - News - Source Newspapers
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sourcenewspapers - (US) "Opiates overall are dramatically on the rise. Hydrocodone is the same compound that is found in Vicodin. Zohydro is designed to treat patients in chronic moderate to severe pain who require 24-hour opioid therapy such as terminal cancer patients or those with arthritis. Said hydrocodone is one of the few opioids that do not have a longer acting formulation. (Thu Feb 09 23:00:48 2012 PST)
Newsday
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newsday - (US) He believes he will be successful because of the nature of drug addiction. (Thu Feb 09 20:21:46 2012 PST)
NeurogesX Provides Update on Qutenza(R) (Capsaicin) 8% Patch for New ...
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marketwatch - (US) Is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing a portfolio of novel non-opioid. (Thu Feb 09 14:40:00 2012 PST) [also globenewswire5218]
Prescott teenager arrested on drug charges
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piercecountyherald - (US) Wisconsin Prescott teenager arrested on drug charges A Prescott teenager was charged Monday in Pierce County Circuit Court with multiple felony drug charges. (Thu Feb 09 09:07:13 2012 PST)
CANADA: Drug charges laid - Fort Frances Times Online
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fftimes - One female was charged with trafficking a Schedule I drug when she tried to sell three containers of methadone to a plainclothes police officer. (Thu Feb 09 02:56:34 2012 PST)
UK: Parents who frequently move house 'put children's health at risk' - Mail Online
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dailymail - (UK) Those who had moved three times or more were twice as likely to have used illegal drugs Moving several times before the age of 18 can impact on overall health. (Wed Feb 08 10:13:55 2012 PST)