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Mad Irony: Our Failed War on Drugs and a Devil Called OxyContin

“The first atrocity, the first war crime committed in any war of aggression by the aggressors is against the truth” - Michael Parenti

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - It's obvious that the U.S. and Canada are losing the "war on drugs" in soaring deaths and addictions.

The fact that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) allows the war to be waged out of control by not reclassifying a lethal narcotic called OxyContin for severe pain only -- and not to treat moderate pain is the prime reason for losing this war...

An Open Letter to Victims and their Families Dealing with the Lethal Drug, OxyContin

"Iron rusts from disuse. Stagnant water loses its purity -- and in cold weather becomes frozen -- even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind." Leonardo da Vinci

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - On March 11, I wrote about a Kentucky Congressman lashing out at FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, about the devastation OxyContin has caused in his state.

Eric Holder Held the Future of OxyContin and America`s Safety - and Let it Go

The AG's dirty secret led to thousands of deaths; now a Congressman is waging a battle against federal powers including the FDA, over deadly OxyContin.

(MYRTLE BEACH,SC) - Margaret Hamburg, MD, head of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has mastered "stonewalling talk tactics".

Contemplating the Effects of OxyContin Suicide

"Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don't have brains enough to be honest." Benjamin Franklin

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - This week I met with a dad whose young, adult son was prescribed OxyContin for a foot injury. I sat across from this dad who dearly loved his son and went through his life savings to get help for 'David'.

Is this what America Needs?
FDA Ponders Approval of Another Deadly Drug

Watchdog 'ARPO' challenges FDA over potential approval of a controversial new Hydrocodone formulation drug.

(MYRTLE BEACH, CA) - "A man's conscience, like a warning line on the highway, tells him what he shouldn't do --- but it does not keep him from doing it." Frank Howard Clark

Deadly Conflict of Interest in Nova Scotia Over Prescription Drug Monitoring?

"Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die." Pierre Trudeau

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - In July 2011, I wrote about the maker of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, keeping the drugs flowing in Nova Scotia as a huge epidemic of death, addiction and abuse is being fought.

THE DOCTORS Discuss Prescription Medicine Epidemic

Please tune in to this important program...

(LOS ANGELES) - There’s no question that tragic deaths due to lethal combinations of prescription pills have been making headlines far too often in recent months.

Tuesday, the hosts of the Emmy Award-winning syndicated TV show THE DOCTORS takes a closer look at the issue at hand...

Conflicting Interests in Ohio Over OxyContin - Part 2

"Actions are visible -- though motives are secret." Samuel Johnson

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - Last week I wrote about pharmacist turned attorney Danna Droz, with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.

Conflicting Interests in Ohio Over OxyContin

“Anything is better than lies and deceit!” - Leo Tolstoy

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - Conducting a presentation on Ohio's Pill Mill Bill, Danna Droz with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy states that she has no financial interest or conflict of interest in the context of the subject matter of this presentation.

However it appears that Ms. Droz has forgotten about an ethics investigation relating to her ties to the maker of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma.

Marianne Skolek Named `Investigative Reporter` by Salem-News.com

The title is an appropriate, overdue move in our history.

(SALEM) - As a dedicated writer, Marianne Skolek, who has generated 130 articles for Salem-News.com, has been named 'Investigative Reporter' by the group's News Editor, Tim King.

Marianne's first article, Losing a Loved One to Hillybilly Heroin - OxyContin, was published in July 2009.