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The Governor said the new system, used by the Department of Consumer Protection’s Prescription Monitoring Program, allows doctors and pharmacists to electronically share valuable patient information in a matter of minutes. “As we are reminded, sadly and much too often, abusing drugs – whether they are street drugs or prescription – destroys lives, careers and families. It takes a costly toll on society,” Governor Rell said. “This monitoring system can flag abuse more quickly and help doctors and pharmacists provide better care to their patients.” In 2005, more than 6 million Americans reported non-medical use of prescription drugs, according to the National Survey on Drug Use. Nearly half of all emergency room visits from prescription drug abuse were patients between 12 and 20 years old. The Governor said the new system replaces a fax and mail process with secure Internet-based technology. It enhances the ability of the monitoring program’s staff to manage the program and help them track those cases where they have intervened to prevent drug abuse and diversion. “Connecticut is one of 29 states to adopt this new technology, which has proven to be very effective,” Governor Rell said. The system was funded with federal grants from the U.S. Department of Justice. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Silver Hill Hospital observes substance-abuse recovery month - Aug 28, 2008 - 2:28:14 PM EMCOR Group, Inc., Purdue Pharma return as flagship sponsors of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Westport - Aug 28, 2008 - 1:05:09 PM The count down begins for the VivaPop All-American Soap Box Derby - Aug 27, 2008 - 10:31:04 AM Smilow Family Breast Health Center at Norwalk Hospital appoints Breast Health Navigator - Aug 26, 2008 - 10:48:51 AM Norwalk Hospital expands GI services with appointment of Dr. Seth Gross - Aug 26, 2008 - 12:07:45 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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