Prescription Drug Abuse on Rise in NM

KOAT - The abuse of prescription drugs in New Mexico is on the rise, according to state statistics. Sales of opioids are skyrocketing, and so are the state death rates involving the drugs. Action 7 news anchor Tanya Mendis reported on the alarming trend that is hitting throughout the state.
Doctors know that when taken correctly, opioids can help people handle pain. But Mendis said a good thing can go dangerously bad in a hurry. The amount of prescription drugs, such as Oxycontin, Hydrocodone and Morphine, sold in New Mexico has increased 130 percent in 10 years, Mendis said, adding that in the last five years the number of people who died from drug overdoses increased 61 percent. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Prescription Drug Abuse on Rise in NM