American College of Physicians Aims to Curb Painkiller Abuse
American College of Physicians aims to curb painkiller abuse
Recommended efforts to curb prescription abuse include electronic prescriptions, national drug monitoring, doctor-patient contracts Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Abuse Of Prescription Drugs On The Rise
North Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – There is new concern over prescription drug abuse. The CDC says new research indicates it could be the leading cause of death in the United States. The agency is releasing guidelines […] Drug Abuse… Continue reading
Acura Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on Its Abuse Deterrent Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen Combination Drug Development
Acura Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on Its Abuse Deterrent Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen Combination Drug Development
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it met on December 5th with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to review the results of Acura's Study AP-ADF-301 , a phase II clinical study in 40 recreational … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
UK sees surge in drink and drug abuse for over 40s
High numbers of people in their 40s are being… Continue reading
Middle Age Drink-Drug Cases Surge
Middle age drink-drug cases surge
People in their 40s have the highest rates of being admitted to hospital for drink or drug abuse, a report found. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Middle-aged drink and drugs warning
People in their 40s have the highest rates of hospital admission for drug and alcohol abuse in England, a review says. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Middle Age Drink-Drug Cases Surge
Middle age drink-drug cases surge
People in their 40s have the highest rates of being admitted to hospital for drink or drug abuse, a report found. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Cutting down on drug abuse, trafficking
Recently, I was successful in pressing the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to expand the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which enables our state’s law enforcement officers and officials to access additional… Continue reading
Drug Abuse by UK Pensioners Hits All-Time High
Drug Abuse By UK Pensioners Hits All-Time High
Three times as many older people are being treated for illegal drug use as a decade ago, as 'free love' generation becomes free bus pass generation. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Schools recognized for anti-drug campaigns
Several area schools were recognized this week for Red Ribbon Campaigns supporting drug prevention and education programs. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Delaware County Council joins U.S.… Continue reading
Ecstasy-Related Hospital Visits Increase by 128% in Under-21s
Ecstasy-related hospital visits increase by 128% in under-21s
The number of hospital emergency department visits related to the hallucinogenic drug ecstasy increased 128% between 2005 and 2011 in patients under the age of 21, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.Ecstasy, also known as MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is an illegal drug that acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
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