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Prescription Drug Abuse 'Epidemic' Explored at Summit

Prescription Drug Abuse 'Epidemic' Explored at Summit

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The statistics are alarming. Prescription drugs now kill more Americans than heroin and cocaine combined. In 2009, drugs exceeded traffic accidents as the number one cause of death in the United States—killing 37,000 a year. In Washington County… Continue reading →

What Is a Definition of a “Drug Additiction” vs. a “Drug Dependancy.”?

Question by Spanky: What is a definition of a “drug additiction” vs. a “drug dependancy.”?
Diabetics may be drug dependant on insuline for good health, but they are not “addicts” Can someone place into words a good definition of drug dependancy vs. drug addiction. I need to seperate the… Continue reading →

Cocaine Addiction Study Reveals Targets for Treatment

Cocaine Addiction Study Reveals Targets for Treatment

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She hopes that government approval of new drugs for these other diseases would eventually make the drugs available for clinical trials to study their effects on cocaine addiction. Szumlinski cited statistics, calculated by scientists M.K. Bird and… Continue reading →

Can Anybody Help With Some Advice for Homeopathic Remedies to Help With Giving Up Metadone and Other Drugs?

Question by cocoscupboard: Can anybody help with some advice for homeopathic remedies to help with giving up metadone and other drugs?
Please help with any advice on alternative homeopathic remedies such as ginseng, valarian etc, anything that could help someone who is gradually detoxing from serious drug addictions. I… Continue reading →

What Is With the High Crime in Oregon?

Question by ashizz: What is with the high crime in Oregon?
I’ve done some research on cities in Oregon and it seems even the smallest cities in Oregon have high crime. I go to www.bestplaces.net to get info. And if you check out Oregon alot of the cities from… Continue reading →

Best Inpatient Drug Rehab in Hawaii Covered by Blue Cross Insurance?

Question by andrew: Best inpatient drug rehab in Hawaii covered by blue cross insurance?
Looking for a good inpatient drug rehabilitation center in Hawaii that’s covered by blue cross blue shield insurance, any suggestions or recommendations?

Best answer:

Answer by Zarnev
Call your agent or the customer service number… Continue reading →