Why MDs Abuse Prescription Drugs caught my attention. Some other interesting articles linked at that one, too.
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Sat Jul 05, 2014 at 3:29 AM PT: Drug Diversion in Healthcare Settings and Physicians a Leading Source of Opioids for Illicit Users