abuse of prescription drugs

Stop to Prescription Drug Abuse—America’s Fastest Growing Epidemic


 

Stop to Prescription Drug Abuse—America’s Fastest Growing Epidemic – Prescription drug abuse is the largest epidemic facing the American public today. The abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest-growing segment of illegal d…

 

AAP report updates use of medications during breast-feeding

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report released this week provides guidance for physicians about the use of psychotropic drugs, substance abuse treatments, narcotics, galactagogues, herbal products, and vaccines in breast-feeding …
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Advocates For Poor Push Back Against Welfare Drug Test Bill

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Schaffer says the state would create some type of screening to determine if there's a reasonable cause to test an applicant for drug use. If that individual tests positive then they would be sent to treatment and the assistance would be forwarded to …
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Khloe Kardashian's marriage at 'breaking point' over Lamar Odom's alleged drug

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Khloe Kardashian has reportedly reached a breaking point in her nearly four-year marriage to Lamar Odom due to his serious battle with substance abuse. Sources revealed that the 33-year old American professional basketball player's alleged addiction to …
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