This article describes a professional collaboration between physician Practice, State Drug Enforcement, the Office of Substance Abuse, and Healthcare Risk Management in Maine. The authors' primary goal is to increase multidisciplinary awareness of issues and concerns surrounding the diversion of prescription medications, with some insight into community impact.

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Poverty and the desire for a better place in society affects people in different ways. Many choose an earnest path of hard work, consistency, and hope, while others choose drug diversion and the illegal movement of prescription medications for cash. No doubt, it's a quick financial infusion for many, ...