Trapped by an Internet 'addiction,' Obsessed Surfers Seek Rehab Help
Trapped by an internet 'addiction,' obsessed surfers seek rehab help
Filed under: drug addiction news
Founders Hilarie Cash and Cosette Rae are among a growing number of mental health professionals who believe in the controversial theory that it is possible to become addicted to the Internet, just as… Continue reading
News Staffers Receive Award for Drug Series
News staffers receive award for drug series
Filed under: drug treatment news stories
… MaineToday Media Staff Writer John Richardson and staff photographer Gregory Rec were recognized Thursday night by a drug-abuse prevention group for a series of stories that brought public attention to prescription drug abuse and addiction in… Continue reading
J&J Drug Wins Wider Approval, to Treat, Prevent, Leg, Lung Clots
J&J drug wins wider approval, to treat, prevent, leg, lung clots
Filed under: drug treatment news 2012
It is also already approved to prevent strokes in patients with an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. "Xarelto is the first oral anti-clotting drug approved to treat and reduce the recurrence of… Continue reading
Pricking Truth Lost in Abyss of Abuse
Pricking truth lost in abyss of abuse
Filed under: drug addiction news 2008
While Rahul, in his speech at Panjab University in Chandigarh, blamed the SAD-BJP government of Punjab for the drug addiction problem, the state government has not only passed the buck back to the Centre but also interpreted… Continue reading
For Biotech Investors: 5 Orphan Drugs and Their Parent Companies
For Biotech Investors: 5 Orphan Drugs And Their Parent Companies
Filed under: drug treatment news
Drugs that treat rare diseases generally cost a lot more as well, which means that orphan drugs can be extremely high-margin sources of income. Here are promising orphan drugs and their parent companies that have… Continue reading
Octomom in Rehab: Is Nadya Suleman Really Suffering From Addiction?
Octomom In Rehab: Is Nadya Suleman Really Suffering From Addiction?
Filed under: drug treatment news stories
This trip to rehab is probably just another ploy for Nadya to get publicity and money from media outlets that pay her for pictures and stories.” Despite the source's allegations, signs point… Continue reading
Patent Issued for Methods of Synthesizing 1-(Acyloxy)-Alkyl Carbamate Prodrugs
Patent Issued for Methods of Synthesizing 1-(Acyloxy)-Alkyl Carbamate Prodrugs
Filed under: drug addiction newspaper articles
News editors obtained the following quote from the background information supplied by the inventors: "The oral bioavailability of certain drugs can be improved by conversion to prodrugs. Certain prodrugs are derivatives of the parent drug… Continue reading
Are You Devastated Justin Hawkins Quit the Darkness?
Question by jivesucka: Are you devastated Justin Hawkins quit The Darkness?
The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins has quit the band to recover from drink and drug addictions.
The singer has decided to call it a day following a stint in The Priory rehab clinic in London, reports NME.com.
“I… Continue reading