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Lawmakers Discuss Effort to Prevent ‘Doctor-Shopping’ for Narcotics

By By Jaclyn Cosgrove, The Oklahoman, and Warren Vieth, Oklahoma Watch | April 25, 2014

Rep. Doug Cox and Sen. A.J. Griffin talk about legislative efforts to require doctors to check a patient’s drug history before writing a narcotic prescription.

Prescription Drugs: Where to Get Help

By Carmen Forman | April 11, 2014

Advice and places to call, go or link to regarding prescription narcotics.

Rep. Randy Grau and a Minimum Wage Bill

By Lindsay Whelchel | April 10, 2014

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April 10, 2014: Rep. Randy Grau and a Minimum Wage Bill

Oklahoma Watch talks with Rep. Randy Grau R-Edmond about SB1023, a bill he supported which prohibits municipalities from passing their own minimum wage laws. -Lindsay Whelchel

Video: Relying on Prescription Painkillers

By Greg Singleton, The Oklahoman | April 9, 2014

Kevin Vandagriff talks about the pain medication that he relies on to treat his health conditions.

VA Pays Out $200 Million in Wrongful-Death Cases

By Aaron Glantz, The Center for Investigative Reporting | April 8, 2014

The Department of Veterans Affairs has spent more than $200 million in payments to veterans in wrongful-death cases, including 29 cases stemming from treatment at Oklahoma’s two VA hospitals.

Video: Doctors’ Role in Promoting Drug Addiction

By Greg Singleton, The Oklahoman | April 5, 2014

Dr. Charles Shaw speaks about doctors’ failure to understand the dangers of prescription drug abuse and the need for them to talk with patients more about the risks.

Video: A Descent into Addiction

By Greg Singleton, The Oklahoman | April 4, 2014

Lea Gray, of Hollis, talks about how she became addicted to prescription drugs, the effects on her life and why it was so hard to break free.

Oklahoma Watch and OU Win Grant: Challenge Fund for Journalism Education

By Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication | April 4, 2014

Oklahoma Watch and Gaylord College win grant for project- “Talk With Us” – Using Journalism to Stimulate Conversation and Elevate Awareness of Social Issues.

At the Rally: Seeing Signs

By Carmen Forman | March 31, 2014

A slide show from the March 31 education rally captures a variety of messages on signs and T-shirts.

The Long Road to Banning Texting While Driving

By David Fritze | March 27, 2014

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March 27, 2014: The Long Road to Banning Texting While Driving

Oklahoma Watch’s David Fritze talks to Sen. Ron Sharp R-Shawnee about why his bill to ban texting while driving did not pass for a second consecutive year.