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Prescription Drug Addiction by David L. Ohlms, M.D.

Prescription Drug Addiction by David L. Ohlms, M.D.


 

FDA cracks down, finally, on painkillers: Our view
*An earlier version of this editorial overstated the number of annual hydrocodone prescriptions. The deadliest drug problem in America is not heroin or cocaine or even crack cocaine. It's the abuse of perfectly… Continue reading →

Experts Warn Parents About New Drugs Nicknamed ‘Molly’ and ‘Krokodil’

Experts warn parents about new drugs nicknamed ‘molly’ and ‘krokodil’
New drugs and drug use trends often come on the scene rapidly. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Community Epidemiology Work Group (CEWG) is a network of researchers in major metropolitan areas and some states across the United States… Continue reading →

If We Only Use About 10 Percent or So of Our Brain Why Is It Such a Big Deal to Smoke Pot?

Question by R0N: If we only use about 10 percent or so of our brain why is it such a big deal to smoke pot?
Asking because that’s their biggest argument is that marijuana damages brain cells. Well, if we only use 10 percent and marijuana has such good side… Continue reading →

DoD Widens Addiction Treatment Options

DoD widens addiction treatment options
21, the Defense Department lifted a restriction that prohibited Tricare from covering certain drug therapies used in substance abuse treatment. The change involves medications such as buprenorphine and methadone, considered potentially addictive for … Read more on Military Times

In heroin's grip: Overdose deaths expose Torrington's… Continue reading →

Drug Pushers Going Rural and Online

Drug pushers going rural and online
Drug abuse is usually categorised as an urban social problem where amidst the hustle and bustle of city […] drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

1,000 drug abuse hotspots identified
KUCHING: Around 1,000 hotspots with the most number of drug abuse cases have… Continue reading →

Healthcare Dot What Now?

Healthcare dot What Now?
Not because they acknowledge the ineffectiveness of a last minute grandfather plan, because they WANT you to suffer. They want you to …. Suicidal veterans can get seen for drug therapy every 3-4 months, but can't get psychotherapy. Everyone's on way … Read more on National… Continue reading →