Claire. Posted June 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Doctor charged with murder for prescribing 'horrifyingly excessive' amount of opioids An Oklahoma doctor was charged with five counts of second degree murder on Friday, after prosecutors say she prescribed a “horrifyingly excessive” amount of painkillers to her patients, according to News 9. The charges against Regan Nichols reflect a new front in the war against the opioid abuse in the U.S. Oklahoma’s Attorney General Mike Hunter said the osteopathic physician “knowingly prescribed controlled dangerous substances” with an “extreme disregard for human life.” Read more: The Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.ZZ. Posted June 26, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Opioids are very addictive, and dangerous. I have first hand knowledge. After a back injury I was prescribed opioids for pain relief. After continued use they lose their effects and you must take more. Before you know it, it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted June 26, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Why did she do this? At least the greedy murdering Shipman had a reason...he was a greedy murderer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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