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Summary: There’s been an alarming uptick in deaths from prescription opioid overdoses in the past decade, but more recently there has been a slight drop in prescription drug-related deaths. Former drug enforcement officer Dr. John Coleman is optimistic that we are turning a corner when it comes to prescription drug abuse. He discusses how emphasis on a unified approach to the overall problem may prove effective.