Prescriptions | Appalachian Wellness

Benzodiazepines might be a ‘hidden element’ of the US’ overdose epidemic — and doctor visits for prescriptions are increasing

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/20/health/benzodiazepines-prescriptions-study/index.html?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20Daily%20Health%20Policy%20Report&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=82218099&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-92nFTau9-6E9seauWivPYFrLIep5__kIrgzd2...

Comparison of Opioid Prescribing Patterns in the United States and Japan: Primary Care Physicians’ Attitudes and Perceptions

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Addiction

http://www.jabfm.org/content/30/2/248.full.pdf+html?sid=b0843ec1-f430-409f-b8d5-3fbee97b1db4 Eriko Onishi, MD, Tadashi Kobayashi, MD, PhD, Eve Dexter, MS, Miguel Marino, PhD, Tetsuhiro Maeno, MD, PhD, and Richard A. Deyo, MD, MPH Introduction: Far fewer opioids are...

4 Insurers to End Pre-Approval Process for Addiction Meds

by Dr. Raymond Oenbrink | Addiction

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rhode-island/articles/2017-05-17/4-insurers-to-end-pre-approval-process-for-addiction-meds PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island health insurance commissioner says the state’s four major health insurers will end a...