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1Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Indian Health Service, USPHS, 4212 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016-5319, USA. Anthony.Dekker@ihs.gov
Abstract:
As osteopathic physicians care for patients with complaints of pain, they commonly prescribe controlled substances. The use of these agents presents special challenges for providers, patients, and communities. The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has provided testimony to the US Congress in regard to the growing problem of diversion and misuse of such medications. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, the deputy assistant administrator in the Office of Diversion Control, appeared before the House Government Reform Committee's Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources on July 26, 2006.
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