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Increased Drug Consumption in Inhambane, Passive Police Response

Increased Drug Consumption in Inhambane, Passive Police Response
The effect on your body is the same as a diesel-powered car; just look at the smoke exhaled". Some people we spoke to that have …. We side with the police. Inhambane has a lot of drug consumption. We have young people… Continue reading

FDA OKs Heroin Overdose Antidote Device

FDA OKs heroin overdose antidote device
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an easy-to-use device that automatically injects the right dose of an overdose antidote named naloxone before an ambulance arrives. Doctors could prescribe … “While the larger goal is to reduce …
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Addicts Seek Prescription Heroin to Keep Them Off Illegal Street Drugs

Addicts seek prescription heroin to keep them off illegal street drugs
The study is comparing the effectiveness of hydromorphone, a synthetic drug approved for use to control pain, and pharmaceutical heroin in treating severe addiction. All five plaintiffs took part, exiting the program last year. All five were among 21… Continue reading

Drug Treatment Centers in New York | Inpatient Drug Rehab New York

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Police make arrest in York shooting
He was rushed to York Hospital for treatment. Acting quickly, investigators …… Continue reading

The True Costs of the Bay State's Painkiller Epidemic

The True Costs Of The Bay State's Painkiller Epidemic
In addition, as required by the Food and Drug Administration, several pharmaceutical manufacturers have developed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies to manage the negative consequences of abuse. Timely analysis of insurance claims data provides …
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Three Persistent Myths About Heroin Use and Overdose Deaths

Three persistent myths about heroin use and overdose deaths
The myth regarding a large, hidden group of highly functional users has no evidence at all to support it; the evidence from treatment, from fatalities, and from epidemiological studies is clear. The typical picture of an active heroin … Unlike …… Continue reading

Nightline Anchor Admits Cocaine and Ecstasy Use Caused Good Morning

Nightline anchor admits cocaine and ecstasy use caused Good Morning
At the time, Harris was using cocaine and ecstasy to quell depression he developed after covering war for several years. … 'It didn't matter that I hadn't gotten high in the days or weeks leading up to my on-air… Continue reading

Heroin Addiction Strikes High and Low, and the Socially Disadvantaged 'Junkies

Heroin addiction strikes high and low, and the socially disadvantaged 'junkies
For many that relationship becomes all-consuming with a range of harmful consequences, including impact on family, friends and colleagues, none of which deter continued use. Not everyone chooses the same drug. People tend to be attracted to one… Continue reading

How Would an Overdoses of Cocaine and Methamphetamine Look Like?

Question by suki’s mom: How would an overdoses of cocaine and methamphetamine look like?
A person I know died from drug poisoning. He took cocaine and methamphetamine one afternoon, got violently ill later that night (gastrointestinal problems and at least one seizure). The… Continue reading

How Do You Know Your Taking Enough Antidepressant Medication?

Question by Jenn: How do you know your taking enough antidepressant medication?
I obviosly have depression and I have been on a good medication for a few months. It has been working and I feel a LOT better. However, I have begun to feel a little worse and slightly depressed… Continue reading