As this dove tails with my previous post, it seems that perhaps the reasons are not lack of available training but lack of interest by the docs to become knowledgeable.
"Many doctors and pharmacists surveyed by the center said they have received only limited training in prescribing drugs.
Four in 10 doctors said they received no training in medical school on prescribing controlled substances; more than one-half received no training on identifying prescription drug abuse or addiction. Three-fourths said they had no training in medical school identifying diversion of prescription drugs for illicit purposes.
Four in 10 pharmacists say they have received no instruction since pharmacy school in dispensing prescription drugs. Almost one-half said they have received no instruction since pharmacy school in identifying prescription drug abuse or diversion of prescription drugs."
According to the Associated Press, physicians are not confident in prescribing many of the key drug classes.
It's hard to believe, but there it is!

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