Salem-News.com Articles written by Marianne Skolek

Purdue Pharma`s `Painful` Excuse for Mainstream American Drug Addiction

When so many deaths are caused by a drug like OxyContin, it becomes clear that the drug war needs to be waged against 'legal' pushers.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - In the next few weeks, I will be writing a series of articles on a book entitled "Responsible Opioid Prescribing - A Physician's Guide" by Scott M. Fishman, MD.

A Killer Job Opportunity

Who know more than those who witness the addiction, withdrawal and in thousands of cases, the deaths of family members?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - To: Victims and their families who have lost loved ones to the lethal drug, OxyContin because of the mass criminal marketing and manufacturing of the drug

Clinical Trials for Children - OxyContin

" The corruption scandal is all about energy, Iraq and the prescription drug mess -- the dominant issues for the public." - James Carville

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - In April 2011, I wrote an article about Purdue Pharma, maker of the deadly drug, OxyContin recruiting children ages 6 to 16 for clinical trials with malignant and nonmalignant pain.

Below is what appears to be the "final" filing for these trials before the FDA reviews the clinical trials information and approves OxyContin for use in children

Drug Summit for the Rich and Famous?

It's not Grandma's Medicine Cabinet that needs to be emptied -- Don't insult the victims and families of the Prescription Drug Epidemic at the National RX Drug Summit!

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - A National RX Drug Abuse Summit is going to be held in April and some "heavy hitters" in the drug war will be participating.

Mad Irony: Our Failed War on Drugs and a Devil Called OxyContin

“The first atrocity, the first war crime committed in any war of aggression by the aggressors is against the truth” - Michael Parenti

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - It's obvious that the U.S. and Canada are losing the "war on drugs" in soaring deaths and addictions.

The fact that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) allows the war to be waged out of control by not reclassifying a lethal narcotic called OxyContin for severe pain only -- and not to treat moderate pain is the prime reason for losing this war...

An Open Letter to Victims and their Families Dealing with the Lethal Drug, OxyContin

"Iron rusts from disuse. Stagnant water loses its purity -- and in cold weather becomes frozen -- even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind." Leonardo da Vinci

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - On March 11, I wrote about a Kentucky Congressman lashing out at FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, about the devastation OxyContin has caused in his state.

Eric Holder Held the Future of OxyContin and America`s Safety - and Let it Go

The AG's dirty secret led to thousands of deaths; now a Congressman is waging a battle against federal powers including the FDA, over deadly OxyContin.

(MYRTLE BEACH,SC) - Margaret Hamburg, MD, head of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has mastered "stonewalling talk tactics".

Contemplating the Effects of OxyContin Suicide

"Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don't have brains enough to be honest." Benjamin Franklin

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - This week I met with a dad whose young, adult son was prescribed OxyContin for a foot injury. I sat across from this dad who dearly loved his son and went through his life savings to get help for 'David'.

Is this what America Needs?
FDA Ponders Approval of Another Deadly Drug

Watchdog 'ARPO' challenges FDA over potential approval of a controversial new Hydrocodone formulation drug.

(MYRTLE BEACH, CA) - "A man's conscience, like a warning line on the highway, tells him what he shouldn't do --- but it does not keep him from doing it." Frank Howard Clark

Deadly Conflict of Interest in Nova Scotia Over Prescription Drug Monitoring?

"Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die." Pierre Trudeau

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - In July 2011, I wrote about the maker of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, keeping the drugs flowing in Nova Scotia as a huge epidemic of death, addiction and abuse is being fought.