Five Potential Addictions We Sometimes Overlook

Five Potential Addictions We Sometimes Overlook

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Though addiction has traditionally been viewed purely in terms of substances, the American Society of Addiction Medicine now embraces a much broader definition that encompasses not only drug and alcohol abuse, but process (behavioral) addictions.
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Roche Hepatitis C Drug Patent Revoked in India, Opens Door for Generic

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The Board denied patent protection for the expensive treatment drug, which it had originally granted in 2006, based on challenges made by the generic drug maker Wockhardt, Ltd. and Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust, a Mumbai-based patient advocacy group, …
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Teen prescription drug abuse: 8 tips for parents

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During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines the epidemic of teen prescription drug abuse through the stories of teens and young adults in recovery, their parents and treatment experts. You'll get a first-hand look at a problem that's …
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