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			==Pill mill==
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			File:Jasper_Alabama_Pill_Mill_2015.jpg\|Pill mill in Jasper, Alabama, 2015
			File:Customers_of_a_Florida_pill_mill_run_by_Jeff_and_Chris_George_wait_in_chairs_on_the_sidewalk.jpg\|Customers of a Florida pill mill run by Jeff and Chris George wait in chairs on the sidewalk
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'''Pill Mill'''

A '''Pill Mill''' is a term used to describe a [[doctor]], [[clinic]] or [[pharmacy]] that is prescribing or dispensing powerful [[narcotics]] inappropriately or for non-medical reasons. Pill mills are often an integral part of a larger [[opioid epidemic]], contributing to the addiction and overdose deaths of a significant number of people in the United States.

==Overview==

Pill mills are typically characterized by a number of features. These include the dispensing of drugs without a legitimate [[medical examination]], the absence of a proper [[medical diagnosis]], and the frequent prescribing of an unnecessary amount of pills. The drugs most commonly involved are [[opioids]], [[benzodiazepines]], and [[muscle relaxants]].

==Legislation and Enforcement==

In response to the opioid epidemic, many states have enacted legislation to regulate pain management clinics and discourage pill mills. These laws often require clinics to be owned by physicians, to be registered with the state, and to undergo regular inspections. In addition, the [[Drug Enforcement Administration]] (DEA) has increased its efforts to shut down pill mills and prosecute those involved.

==Impact on Public Health==

Pill mills have a significant impact on public health. They contribute to the high rates of addiction and overdose deaths associated with prescription opioids. In addition, they can lead to an increase in [[drug trafficking]] and related crimes in the communities where they operate.

==Prevention and Treatment==

Preventing the establishment and operation of pill mills is a key component of addressing the opioid epidemic. This involves a combination of law enforcement, regulation, and public education. In addition, treatment for those addicted to prescription opioids, including [[medication-assisted treatment]] (MAT), is an important part of the response to this public health crisis.

==See Also==

* [[Opioid epidemic]]
* [[Drug Enforcement Administration]]
* [[Medication-assisted treatment]]

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[[Category:Drug Enforcement]]
[[Category:Opioid Epidemic]]

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