Chronic Pain

New Microsite to Bring Awareness for Silent Victims of Flawed Drug Policy — Legitimate Patients

New microsite to bring awareness for silent victims of flawed drug policy — legitimate patients
NEW YORK, March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — The Drug Store News Group, the leading provider of news, information and clinical education for the retail pharmacy industry, has launched the new microsite, Drugstorenews.com/pain-management, to help bring attention to another tragic side of the prescription drug abuse story — the millions of Americans who live in chronic pain that may be unable… Continue reading

Canadian Approval Sought for Controversial Pain Drug

Canadian approval sought for controversial pain drug
Zohydro (hydrocodone bitartrate) is a high-dose, extended-release opioid for the treatment of chronic pain that requires around-the-clock management and has failed respond to other medications. "We did our … In the United States, where Zohydro was …
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Treating alcoholism with alcohol? Absurd harm reduction strategy has worked
There are currently three programs operating in Ontario that provide small supplies of alcohol to… Continue reading

Wendy Williams Talks Obesity & Drug Abuse on Centric’s ‘Being’ – Huffington Post

Wendy Williams Talks Obesity & Drug Abuse On Centric’s ‘Being’ – Huffington Post

Wendy Williams Talks Obesity & Drug Abuse On Centric's 'Being'
Huffington Post
In addition to battling her physical appearance, the Jersey Shore native also experienced a stint abusing drugs during her early radio career in New York City. “First of all, I was burning the candle at both ends and in the middle. Second of all, I had

Drug Abuse –… Continue reading

Vt. Fights Drug Crimes With Treatment, Not Jail

Vt. fights drug crimes with treatment, not jail
Drug and alcohol treatment diversions are used elsewhere, but experts say the Vermont legislation being considered would be one of the most comprehensive state laws in the nation. "Everybody's trying out new stuff because the old system is broken. It …
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Relationships: Children think their older parents need intervention
As for the question regarding commitment, most states allow for a commitment to… Continue reading

Exotic Pets

Exotic Pets
Still others are collectors, like Brandon Terry, who lives in Wake County, North Carolina, in a one-bedroom apartment with 15 snakes, three of them venomous. And then there are wild …. “I try to keep my contact with the animals I rescue to a minimum …
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FDA chief defends Zohydro as criticism intensifies
For years, John Junker enjoyed the prestige of running the Fiesta Bowl organization, pulling in… Continue reading

Whats the Difference Between Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder?

Question by whoevercares: whats the difference between bipolar and borderline personality disorder?

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Answer by lisa1cares
While a person with depression or bipolar disorder typically endures the same mood for weeks, a person with BPD may experience intense bouts of anger, depression, and anxiety that may last only hours, or at most a day. These may be associated with episodes of impulsive aggression, self-injury, and drug or alcohol abuse. Distortions in cognition… Continue reading