



ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS,
INC. ANNOUNCES
RETURN OF PRESIDENT AND CEO FROM MEDICAL LEAVE
Palatine, IL
September 2, 2008:
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NasdaqCM: ACUR) announced today that Andy
Reddick has resumed full responsibilities as President and Chief
Executive Officer following a medical leave of absence initiated in
February of this year. The Company expects Mr. Reddick’s travel
schedule will be limited for the foreseeable future.
About Acura
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical
company engaged in research, development and manufacture of innovative
Aversion® (abuse deterrent) Technology and related product candidates.
For more information, please visit www.acurapharm.com.

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