Like tens of millions of Americans, rock star Tom Petty took prescription medications, including opioids, to alleviate pain. The recent announcement by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner that Petty’s death on Oct. 2 was caused by an accidental drug overdose as a result of mixing medications that included opioids underscores the risks associated with taking prescription pain medications, particularly for patients who use multiple prescription drugs, doctors say.
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The Hills Treatment Center
7 Strategies for Avoiding the Kind of Overdose That Ended Tom Petty’s Life
February 1, 2018
The Doctors /
Dr. Jack Zamora, The Hills Treatment Center
The Doctors: Mason’s Sobriety – Howard Samuels and Dr. Jack Zamora
February 1, 2018
Ophthalmic practices spend their days helping patients see better, but for many there’s another task involved: helping patients save money on eye medications. Without guidance from knowledgeable health professionals, it can be hard for patients, many elderly and on fixed incomes, to control drug costs.
Everyday Health /
Dr. Youdim
The Potential Short- and Long-Term Effects of the Paleo Diet
January 24, 2018
The paleo diet can help with weight loss, lowering blood pressure, and controlling blood sugar in the short term, but experts caution that in the long run, this eating approach may lead to nutrient deficiencies and other possible health risks.
LA Business Journal /
The Dina Collection
Yossi Dina and The Dina Collection in LA Business Journal 2018
January 16, 2018