Drug Abuse: Hunterdon Drug Drop-Off Box Collects 80 Pounds of Medications So Far – MyCentralJersey.com
Hunterdon drug drop-off box collects 80 pounds of medications so far – MyCentralJersey.com
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The collection box — similar to what police departments across the country set up once every year — is a tool in the campaign against prescription drug abuse. The drop box in Flemington, however, is intended to be a permanent — the first …
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Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse Drives Florida to Collect Old Medications
Drug Abuse: Prescription drug abuse drives Florida to collect old medications
By Shelley Rossetter and Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writers Saturday, August 27, 2011 As part of the state’s annual Drug Take Back Day, a resident drops off a bag of old prescription drugs at a Sweetbay Supermarket in Tampa on Saturday.? TAMPA — Jerry Meguar had been saving his old and unused prescription medications for months. He wanted to dispose of the pills properly.… Continue reading
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Campral and Antabuse – Medications Supporting Abstinence?
Campral and Antabuse – Medications Supporting Abstinence?
Antabuse, or disulfiram as it is also known, was the first medicine approved for the treatment of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is an “aversive,” serving as a physical and psychological deterrent for someone trying to stop drinking. It does not reduce the person’s craving for alcohol, nor does it treat any alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
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Doctors Use New Acupressure Technique to Lower Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels: Medications Unnecessary
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 12, 2006
A new drug-free treatment option is available for the 107 million Americans currently diagnosed with high cholesterol. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) was initially designed to accelerate and improve the psychotherapy process and it quickly became a popular stress reduction tool. As people reduced their stress levels with EFT, many reported a reduction in their cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Excessive levels of these fatty blood deposits are medically… Continue reading
Q&A: How Long Is “Prolonged Use” for Medications?
Question by Lou: How long is “prolonged use” for medications?
So many dosage statements and advisers use the phrase “prolonged use.” But how long is that? Speaking of acetaminophen. And particularly by a rather heavy drinker; 8 – 10 drinks most days – vodka based. Other sources I have read say that the effects are worse if the med is taken after drinking but while the alcohol is still in the system… Continue reading