scrutinized by u.s. officials as well, shep. shepard: jo,supporters say even if the twins fail this is one step to bringing virtual money into the mainstream. federal health officials are now warning that a prescription pain killer epidemic is killing more women than ever. that according to the centers for disease control and prevention. it reports deadly overdoses from pain relief drugs have increased 415% among american womenins just 1999. that s compared to a 265 increase in men. the study suggests women today are more likely to have chronic pain, use pain drugs, longer than men, and have doctors prescribed them higher doses. however, research found that men still lead women in overall prescription drug overdose deaths. but officials warn that could soon change if current conditions continue. child welfare workers took away a mother s three day old baby after she failed a drug test. now she has won more than $140,000 in a lawsuit