The Corey Haim prescription drug scam

The actor's death has been linked to a California drug ring that steals real physicians' prescription pads. How deep does this abuse go?

Corey Haim
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The untimely death of former child star Corey Haim is taking on criminal dimensions. Reportedly, investigators believe the late actor may had had links to an "illegal and massive prescription-drug ring." (Watch a report about Corey Haim's ties to a drug ring.) Here's what's known about the operation and the extent of prescription drug abuse in California:

How does this "prescription drug ring" work?

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