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The director said over-prescribing these medications is a "key driver" of the country’s drug overdose epidemic

Doctors have new, first-ever guidelines for prescribing powerful opioid painkillers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants doctors to back off giving the highly-addictive drugs to patients with chronic pain. The director said over-prescribing these medications is a "key driver" of the country’s drug overdose epidemic. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the guidelines.

Mar 16, 2016
03:03

The CDC released new guidelines Tuesday for prescribing opioids for pain

The CDC released new guidelines Tuesday for prescribing opioids for pain. The move comes as officials try to curtail a heroin epidemic that's been spurred by painkiller addictions. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

Mar 15, 2016
01:53

Dozens of doctors, pharmacies and distributors throughout West Virginia are being investigated by the DEA due to a painkiller problem

Dozens of doctors, pharmacies and distributors throughout West Virginia are being investigated by the DEA due to a painkiller problem. West Virginia leads the nation in overdose deaths. Jim Axelrod has more.

Jan 6, 2016
04:47

New details on massive government data breach, economic reform in Greece, new warnings on painkillers and more

New details on massive government data breach, economic reform in Greece, new warnings on painkillers and more; CBS News' Jill Wagner joins CBSN with business headlines.

Jul 10, 2015
01:16

A New York City socialite is accused of stealing $4,000 worth of merchandise from a high-end department store

A New York City socialite is accused of stealing $4,000 worth of merchandise from a high-end department store. Her attorney says the painkillers she was taking made her "loopy." "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates explains.

Aug 18, 2015
01:50

Common pain relievers like Advil, Motrin and Aleve will get stronger warning labels that will highlight the risk of heart attacks and strokes

Common pain relievers like Advil, Motrin and Aleve will get stronger warning labels that will highlight the risk of heart attacks and strokes. CBS News medical contributor and Lenox Hill Hospital cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the change.

Jul 10, 2015
02:37

Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why pain may be an overlooked source of sleep disorders

With more than half of Americans suffering from some kind of discomfort, the implications go beyond just feeling refreshed in the morning. Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why pain may be an overlooked source of sleep disorders.

Mar 2, 2015
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Oct 15, 2017
44:04

Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the risks

The report finds almost 60 percent of Americans who take opioid painkillers combine them with other prescriptions medications. That is a potentially deadly combinations. Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the risks.

Dec 9, 2014
02:15

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Nov 10, 2014
03:25

Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the week's top medical stories, including health risks from common drugs and addiction to painkillers

Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the week's top medical stories, including health risks from common drugs and addiction to painkillers.

Aug 2, 2014
05:59

The use of painkillers has skyrocketed in the U.S. in recent years, and the drugs are blamed for a growing number of overdoses and deaths

The use of painkillers has skyrocketed in the U.S. in recent years, and the drugs are blamed for a growing number of overdoses and deaths. Dr. Mallika Marshall has the results of a new Consumer Reports investigation.

Aug 1, 2014
01:27

Consumer Reports published an investigation into over-the-counter painkillers

Consumer Reports published an investigation into over-the-counter painkillers. Deputy content editor Lisa Gill joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the results.

Jul 31, 2014
02:16

New research suggests gender plays a role in how much pain a patient experiences after surgery.

New research suggests gender plays a role in how much pain a patient experiences after surgery. Men reported more pain after major operations, while women suffered more pain after minor procedures. Dr. M. Fahad Khan, assistant professor of anesthesiology at NYU Langone Medical Center, tells CBS News some of the findings are surprising.

Jun 2, 2014
01:51

Over 500 former NFL players filed a lawsuit claiming they were permanently damaged by the overuse of painkillers prescribed by team doctors. Jarrett Bell, Sean Gregory, and Steven Silverman discuss

Over 500 former NFL players filed a lawsuit claiming they were permanently damaged by the overuse of painkillers prescribed by team doctors. Jarrett Bell, Sean Gregory, and Steven Silverman discuss.

May 25, 2014
06:04

A group of former NFL players, including Hall of Famer Richard Dent and quarterback Jim McMahon, filed suit against the league claiming they were supplied with narcotics and other painkillers

A group of former NFL players, including Hall of Famer Richard Dent and quarterback Jim McMahon, filed suit against the league claiming they were supplied with narcotics and other painkillers that numbed their injuries for games and led to medical complications down the road. Jim Axelrod reports.

May 20, 2014
02:36

Daily health headlines: Research yields clues about how the brain responds to danger and more top stories

Daily health headlines: Research yields clues about how the brain responds to danger, the FDA considers a new powerful new prescription painkiller, and more top stories.

Apr 23, 2014
01:24

Daily health headlines: Older adults who take aspirin and ibuprofen may face added heart risk, plus more top stories

Daily health headlines: Older adults who take aspirin and ibuprofen may face added heart risk, teen drinking rates linked to pop music references of booze, plus more top stories.

Apr 9, 2014
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Dr. Neil Capretto, medical director of Gateway Rehab in Pennsylvania, tells Vinita Nair about the dangers of the drug fentanyl

Dr. Neil Capretto, medical director of Gateway Rehab in Pennsylvania, tells Vinita Nair about the dangers of the drug fentanyl, a powerful painkiller that when mixed with heroin can prove fatal.

Feb 1, 2014
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Metal found in millions of electronics linked to stroke, researchers tie brain injuries to Alzheimer's, plus high school athletes may be more likely to abuse prescription pain pills

Daily health headlines: Metal found in millions of electronics linked to stroke, researchers tie brain injuries to Alzheimer's, plus high school athletes may be more likely to abuse prescription pain pills than other kids. Jericka Duncan reports.

Nov 12, 2013
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Common surgery contributing to opioid crisis

There's a new warning about painkiller addiction and how it can start after a common surgery. About five million Americans choose to have their wisdom teeth removed every year. Most are adolescents and young adults, ages 17 to 21. Meg Oliver reports.

Aug 21, 2019
04:34

Decision expected in landmark opioid trial

A ruling in a landmark legal case over the opioid crisis could lead to one of the largest monetary awards in U.S. history. A judge in Oklahoma will decide if Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen bear responsibility for helping to fuel the state's opioid epidemic, by aggressively marketing painkillers. Omar Villafranca reports.

Aug 26, 2019
03:12

DEA authorized huge growth of opioid supply

According to an Inspector General's report, the Drug Enforcement Administration authorized a surge in opioid production for years, despite the rise of overdose deaths in the United States. Washington Post reporter Lenny Bernstein joins CBSN to explain the findings.

Oct 2, 2019
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Massive California fentanyl bust

Last week, police in Orange County, California, seized enough of the powerful opioid fentanyl that it could kill the entire county's 3.2 million residents three times over. Authorities say the problem is very dangerous and getting worse. CBSN Los Angeles' Stacey Butler reports.

Oct 22, 2019
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App offers tools to help fight opioid crisis

Opioid overdoses kill more than 130 people every day in the U.S. and as health care providers and scientists search for solutions to save lives, a Boston tech company is being recognized for a new app. It provides financial incentives to users who stay off drugs. CBS News' Kenneth Craig reports.

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Pain Killers

The director said over-prescribing these medications is a "key driver" of the country’s drug overdose epidemic

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Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the week's top medical stories, including health risks from common drugs and addiction to painkillers

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