Got Drugs? The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — Saturday, April 26, 10:00am–2:00pm — aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Click below to access various PDF flyers for your office: All San Diego County Locations: English • Spanish • Tagalog Central San Diego County Locations Northern San Diego County Locations Eastern San Diego County Locations ... March 25, 2014 Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription Drug Abuse, Prescription Drugs 0 0 Comment Read More »
CURES Sign-up Event at SDCMS on February 28 ALL PHYSICIANS — SDCMS MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS! Help Identify and Deter Drug Abuse and Diversion by Signing Up to Access CURES! On Friday, February 28, 2014, a representative from the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) will be at SDCMS’ offices from 9:00am to 5:00pm to sign up all physicians to gain access to the CURES system. Because the CURES representative will be here in person, you will NOT need to take the additional step of having your application notarized — a significant savings in time and money! RESERVE YOUR TIME ... January 28, 2014 CURES, Prescription Drug Abuse CURES, Prescription Drug Abuse 0 0 Comment Read More »
Prescription Drug Take Back Day Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse: Drop off Your Unused Prescription Drugs Saturday, October 26, 2013 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Click Here to Find the Collection Site Nearest You! Rx Abuse Hotline: (877) 662--6384 NO QUESTIONS ASKED! Download and Distribute These Flyers to Your Patients: Flyer in English — All San Diego County Locations Flyer in English — Central San Diego County Locations Flyer in English — Southern San Diego County Locations Flyer in English — Eastern San Diego County Locations Flyer ... October 9, 2013 Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription Drug Abuse 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA White Paper on Opioid Prescribing The California Medical Association (CMA) has released a white paper titled "Opioid Analgesics in California: Relieving Pain, Preventing Misuse, Finding Balance," a report on the use of opioid medications. California, along with the nation, is faced with a serious healthcare dilemma about opioid use and abuse. The white paper discusses how to use opioid medications to relieve pain safely and effectively, while simultaneously reducing the risk of prescription medication misuse, addiction, and overdose. “Physician, patients, law enforcement, and the general public need accurate information about appropriate opioid use,” said Paul R. ... July 5, 2013 Prescription Drug Abuse, Public Health Opioids, Prescription Drug Abuse 0 0 Comment Read More »
Prescription Drug Abuse An Interview With Thomas P. Lenox, Supervisory Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration By Roneet Lev, MD Dr. Lev, SDCMS-CMA member since 1996, is chair of the Prescription Drug Abuse Medical Task Force, current director of operations for the Scripps Mercy Hospital Emergency Department, current chair of the SDCMS Emergency Medicine Oversight Commission (EMOC), and past president of the California chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (CAL/ACEP). Part 1 of 2 — Be sure to read Part 2 of this interview in the May issue of San Diego Physician magazine. Dr. Lev: ... May 13, 2013 Prescription Drug Abuse opioids, prescription drug abuse 0 0 Comment Read More »