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Study: One-third of painkiller overdoses in the U.S. are from methadone

A recently released CDC study indicates that a third of U.S. prescription painkiller overdoses are caused by methadone, despite the drug only accounting for two percent of all painkiller prescriptions. The prevalence of methadone overdoses appears to be linked to medical negligence, as physicians often inappropriately prescribe methadone for patients to use on a long-term…

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Trampoline center spinal cord injuries on the rise

In our last post, we discussed the growing number of children who suffer severe spinal cord injuries at trampoline centers. CNN reports that trampoline injuries caused over 90,000 emergency room visits in 2010 and the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued statements advising parents against letting their children use trampolines. “Although trampolines can be fun…

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Trampoline centers increasingly popular despite patron injuries

Trampoline centers are a growing trend in California and across the country. Unlike traditional backyard trampolines, new trampoline centers are state-of-the-art facilities that feature dodge ball courts and other amenities. The largest trampoline center in the country was recently opened in California by reality-TV star Alexis Bellino and her husband. The 35,000-square-foot trampoline center in…

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