Doctors Are Top Source of Prescription Drugs for Chronic Abusers
Doctors are top source of prescription drugs for chronic abusers
The study, published Monday by the Journal of the American Medical Assn., echoes a 2012 Times investigation that found drugs prescribed by doctors caused or contributed to nearly half of the prescription overdose deaths in Southern California in recent …… Continue reading
Friends Common Source of Abused Prescription Meds
Friends common source of abused prescription meds
… 1999 to 2010, with more than 16,000 deaths that year. By contrast, overdose deaths that involved heroin and cocaine totaled less than 8,000, and deaths that involved often-abused prescription drugs that include anti-anxiety medication totaled about …
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Study: Friends Source of Abused Prescription Medications
Study: Friends source of abused prescription medications
By contrast, overdose deaths that involved heroin and cocaine totaled less than 8,000, and deaths that involved often-abused prescription drugs that include anti-anxiety medication totaled about 6,500. A separate study in the same journal presents …
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Friends Common Source of Abused Meds
Friends common source of abused meds
… 1999 to 2010, with more than 16,000 deaths that year. By contrast, overdose deaths that involved heroin and cocaine totaled less than 8,000, and deaths that involved often-abused prescription drugs that include anti-anxiety medication totaled about …
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Friends Are a Common Source of Abused Prescription Meds
Friends are a common source of abused prescription meds
People who abuse the most frequently often doctor-shop; more than 1 in 4 who used these drugs almost daily said they had been prescribed by one or more physicians. Almost as many said they got them for free from friends or… Continue reading
Danger in a Cup
Danger in a cup
Most people are dependent on it to the point that they suffer withdrawal symptoms, said the new research conducted by American University psychology professor Laura Juliano. "Many people can consume caffeine without harm, but for some it produces …
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When One Hears of Substance Abuse??? ?
Question by ChemStudent: When one hears of substance abuse??? ?
When one hears of substance abuse one immediately thinks of illicit or illegal drugs. However, mind altering substances are legally prevalent in our society with their use having a multitude of consequences. Use this forum to… Continue reading
Women, Sugar and Addiction
Women, Sugar and Addiction
We have heard stories for years about the addictive nature of junk food, and most recently the big news comparing the addictive nature of Oreos to Cocaine. We have learned that sugar truly affects our brain by altering neurotransmitters, which actually …
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Experts Say Early Drug Use Leads to More Significant Effects
Experts say early drug use leads to more significant effects
A lot of the kids that I see don't have any problems getting access to drugs of several different kinds, whether it's marijuana or over-the-counter drugs or prescription drugs or even some of the heavier drugs like cocaine.” About 30… Continue reading
Dead Harlem Dad Had Coke in His System, Son Being Held
Dead Harlem dad had coke in his system, son being held
A 61-year-old man who was found dead in his Manhattan apartment over the weekend had cocaine in his system and a variety of health problems, police sources said. Clarke Meyers Sr., of Harlem, also had bruising and dried blood… Continue reading