Dana Owens, Editorial Assistant
Founded by San Francisco-based legal journalist and freelancer Erin Marie Daly, OxyWatchdog reports the latest news in the prescription drug abuse epidemic, particularly the Oxy-to-heroin trend. Daly is currently working on a book about her brother’s addiction to OxyContin and recent death, and the Oxy-to-heroin phenomenon in general. This blog relates to her research for that book.
Severe penalties, strict rules for doctors needed to curb prescription abuse epidemic
By Dana OwensPublished March 21, 2011
Prescription take-back day holds promise if public is made aware
By Dana OwensPublished September 28, 2010