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Pain Specialist Faces Scrutiny Over Illegal Opioid Prescriptions to Athletes
Federal investigators are examining a pain management physician accused of unlawfully prescribing high doses of opioids to numerous professional athletes. The case highlights ongoing concerns about prescription drug abuse within competitive sports.
28 Aug, 07:05 — 28 Aug, 07:05
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Key takeaways about pain specialist to star athletes accused of issuing illegal opioid prescriptions - AP News
Key takeaways about pain specialist to star athletes accused of issuing illegal opioid prescriptions AP News
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Key takeaways about pain specialist to star athletes accused of issuing illegal opioid prescriptions
Joan Rubinger, a nurse practitioner, built a sports medicine practice treating top athletes
By Joshua Goodman,Jim Mustian and Eddie Pells
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