I am not criticizing the use of pain killers properly by the group of doctors, and they are probably the vast majority, who are doing the right thing.
Richard Blumenthal: “I am not criticizing the use of pain killers properly by the group of doctors, and they are probably the vast majority…”
On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
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Blumenthal defends responsible prescribing of painkillers while addressing concerns about misuse.
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