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The NFL and Painkillers

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:41:36 PDT

When Necessity Turns into a Serious HabitNo one can deny that professional athletes put their health on the line every time they suit up to entertain us. But injuries on the field can cause chronic...

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Increase in the Number of Opiate-Dependent Newborns Being Treated For Withdrawal Symptoms

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:57:56 PDT

The Painkiller Epidemic’s Tiniest Victims It’s no secret that prescription painkiller addiction has surged among young people, but the littlest victims have no say over their circumstances. More...

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Former Tennis Champ Agassi Admits Crystal Meth Use

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:01:46 PST

Andre Kirk Agassi’s yet to be released tell-all book, “Open,” contains at least one bombshell – his crystal meth use and how he lied to the ATP about it after failing a drug test back in 1997. Due...

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Drug Addiction: Government Plot in Iran?

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:02:28 PST

Who Knew? According to an article in the Tehran Times last week, there are presently 11.2 million drug addicts in the country. Drug addiction is on the top of the social problems that has caused...

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Finally: 3 to stand Trial for Anna Nicole Smith’s Death

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:48:17 PST

What took so long? Anna Nocole Smith, former Playboy model, turned reality star, died tragically of an accidental overdose of at least nine medications in February 2007. Three of the people in her...

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Prescription Drug Databases May Help States Curb Growing Misuse of Opiates

noreply@blogger.com (Laura LaChapelle) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:05:59 PDT

Many states are grappling with the grim realization that a rising number of cases of drug abuse and overdose are not related to street drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Instead, prescription pain...

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Kelly Osbourne Addicted to Vicodin

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:07:26 PDT

Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has come clean about a problem that has plagued her for years. She recently opened up to People Magazine saying she got hooked on...

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Anna Nicole Smith: A Sad Story Gets Even Sadder

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:07:50 PDT

The recent arrest of Anna Nicole Smith’s doctor, psychiatrist and attorney has put the spotlight on the role the professional community can play in keeping an addict addicted. Smith died Feb. 8, 2007...

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The Hills of Appalachia: A Desperate Situation

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:04:09 PDT

An epidemic of drug abuse has gripped a part of America so often forgotten. Living conditions in parts of central Appalachia are bad – so bad in fact that images mirror those you would see in a...

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Tapentadol: FDA Approves New Opiate Painkiller

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:30:42 PDT

Many Americans dealing with pain will soon have a new option when it comes to managing it. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new immediate-release tablet for the management of moderate...

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Marijuana: To Legalize or Not?

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:21:49 PDT

The growing debate about legalizing marijuana is back in the spotlight after a California lawmaker has proposed legalizing the drug for recreational use to boost the state’s economy. Democrat Tom...

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H.O.W. To Recover

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:14:03 PST

How does someone recover? The self-help approach starts with the premise of H.O.W. Honesty, Open mindedness, and Willingness. What exactly does that mean? Honesty is required. To become...

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AN OVER-PRESCRIBED SOCIETY?

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:12:17 PST

Just because it’s legal and comes from your doctor doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. It seems the old advice we used to get from doctors about an apple a day has been replaced by something altogether...

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Drugs and Suicide: a Sad Ooutcome

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:06:47 PST

A deadly combination of opiates and benzodiazepine were found in the system of a Florida teen who killed himself in November while a live online audience watched via webcam. The Associated Press...

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VH1’s Sober House: The Real Work Begins

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:23:23 PST

VH1’s addiction recovery program Sober House has added a new interesting character to its roster of celebrity addicts trying to stay clean. This week’s episode welcomed actor and comedian Andy Dick...

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ON THE PROWL FOR SCRAPS

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:00:00 PST

Homeowners beware: Thieves may be after more than your precious jewels and the money stashed under your bed. A wave of crime affecting cities across the country is theft of scrap metal. The price of...

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SWISS VOTERS SAY “YES” TO HEROIN

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:18:19 PST

An overwhelming majority of voters in Switzerland approved a measure Nov. 30, making a government-run heroin program permanent. In the same election, voters said “no” to legalizing marijuana. The...

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SALVIA: HARMLESS HERB OR DANGEROUS DRUG?

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:24:53 PST

Brett Chidester committed suicide in January 2006 after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning in a tent where he lit a charcoal grill. The subsequent hysteria over his death was attributed to more than...

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WOMEN AND DRUGS: A DIFFERENT SET OF NEEDS

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:25:32 PST

The women we love are at risk. To be specific, several million of them. The very real threat they face is substance abuse and addiction. This demographic has been largely overlooked in the past when...

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ONLINE PRESCRIPTIONS: DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GETTING?

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:45:50 PST

Cheap generic drugs! Tramadol prescriptions online. No prescription needed. These are the kind of headlines you’ll find when trolling the Internet for prescription drugs. A few clicks of the mouse...

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REMEMBERING THE FORGOTTEN VETERANS

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:25:09 PST

November 11, 2008 was Veterans Day in the United States, and as a nation honored the men and women who’ve served, there are countless others often forgotten: the homeless, addicted and mentally...

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BUPRENORPHINE CAN REQUIRE OPIATE DETOX

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:19:57 PST

Sometimes, drugs prescribed to help you have the opposite effect. Opiate narcotics such as buprenorphine are typically prescribed to treat opiate dependence. The problem is, buprenorphine can be...

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DRUG ADDITCS WAIT FOR ROCK BOTTOM

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:24:06 PST

Many people believe that drug and alcohol addicts must hit “rock bottom” before seeking help to detox. You can’t get any lower than death, so why is it so many family members and friends wait to...

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ABUSE RESISTANT PAINKILLERS ON THE HORIZON

noreply@blogger.com (Lu1420) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:37:44 PST

Several pharmaceutical companies are looking to corner the market on pain medication by developing tamper resistant products to treat chronic pain. On Nov. 13, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

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Prolonged Opioid Use May Induced Constipation

noreply@blogger.com (Amanda Davis) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:43:16 PST

Constipation is one of the most commonly reported side effects by opiate users. Whether taking opiates at therapeutic levels or abusing them, many users report sluggish bowel movements. For many,...

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