Cmdr John Burke

Drop boxes for expired and unwanted medications are becoming more popular--but are they worth the investment?

Prescriptions for controlled substances from emergency department physicians are a major source of diversion.

Steroids do insidious damage to the individuals who abuse them.

Whitney Houston's tragic end could be an opportunity to start a conversation about dangers of drug abuse.

MedGuard Safes can help patients ensure that needed medications, especially controlled substances, remain in the right hands.

A new formulation of hydrocodone currently in development has lawmakers and drug abuse prevention professionals concerned.

Requiring photo identification for the pick-up of controlled substances whold help reduce their availability on the street.

In the past, the most effective pain drugs were the most commonly diverted, but this trend may be changing.

When pharmacists collaborate with law enforcement, the challenge of investigation drug diversion crimes becomes manageable.

Two new ventures from the National Associations of Drug Diversion Investigators focus on the prevention of diversion in children and reducing barriers to reporting pharmaceutical crimes.

A simple solution to the problem of drug disposal, secure containers are now being installed at law enforcement facilities nationwide to keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands.

Crimes of violence in pharmacies can be prevented or minimized by taking steps to review security, stay vigilant, and work with the local crime prevention officer.

Pill mills are a problem nationwide, but new legislation against these questionable practices may not always the best solutions.

Pharmacists hold the key to detecting and reporting the often overlooked crimes of drug diversion that are perpetrated hospital and nursing personnel.

After 6 months on the market, Perdue Pharma's reformulation of this commonly abused drug deserves a second look.

Counseling legitimate pain patients about the proper use of opioids can prevent medications from falling into the wrong hands.

Controlled substances are often diverted from legitimate patients in the home and health care settings.

Our drug diversion expert outlines the trends and implications of drug abuse for the past 20 years in part of his review of this national issue.

A veteran investigator reflects on his 2 decades of experience working with pharmacies to handle drug diversion and abuse cases.

Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyCotin, has taken unprecedented steps to combat the diversion and abuse of this commonly misused drug.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America guides parents who believe their children may be abusing prescription drug, OTC medication, or alcohol.

The Sunshine State is battling back with a prescription monitoring law to combat prescription drug deaths and illegal transportation of medicines.

It remains debatable whether medical marijuana is a legitimate treatment for the chronically ill, and if its availability in some states causes more harm than good.

The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators had developed a new Web site to help facilitate prescription take-back programs, in which law enforcement must be involved.

When diversion happens in your pharmacy, it is important to know the appropriate steps to take and the appropriate agencies to notify.

Northshore Recovery High School near Boston, Massachusetts, offers students struggling with addiction an environment free from the culture of drugs and alcohol.

Prevention is key in preventing pharmacy robberies. If a burglary does occur, there are actions a pharmacist can take to reduce the risk of violence and ensure the safety of pharmacy staff.