Pubdate: Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Source: Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV)
Copyright: 2003 Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Contact:  http://www.bdtonline.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1483
Author: Ed Vanicky

ONLINE HELP IN BLAND COUNTY DRUG FIGHT

I read your article concerning the prescription drug abuse problem in
Bland Co. I see that there is a group of Bland County citizens,
"Concerned Citizens", that is taking an active role in the process.
Please have them check out www.oxyabusekills.com. There, you will find
a wealth of information regarding the Oxycontin epidemic.

I belong to a group of dedicated people, who have lost loved one's due
to Oxycontin. RAPP, or "Relatives Against Purdue Pharma", is concerned
with the abuse problem and lobbying the FDA to return Oxycontin back
to the medical necessity of it manufacture - treating those with
terminal illnesses and those patients with severe chronic pain.

If we stand together, perhaps we all can make a difference and put an
end to this ever growing problem.

Thank you,

Ed Vanicky

Columbus, Ga.
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