Secret Safety Reviews Host List of Health Canada's Red-Flagged Drugs
Secret safety reviews host list of Health Canada's red-flagged drugs
Also scrutinized were asthma inhalers (Alvesco and Qvar), painkillers (Tridural and Tramacet) and the smoking-cessation drug Champix, which reportedly was linked to suicides in some users though Health Canada ruled last year that the drug's benefits …
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Drug Addiction: Medical and Emotional Help
Drug Addiction: Medical and Emotional Help
People with a drug addiction need both medical help and emotional support. A conservative view might blame the person, while a very liberal view might attack the drug. In actuality, the only thing that is important is the rehabilitation of the member of …… Continue reading
Two Attorneys Seek GOP Nod for 3rd Judicial District Attorney General
Two attorneys seek GOP nod for 3rd Judicial District attorney general
He wants to incorporate into the sentencing of first time non-violent offenders a chance for drug rehabilitation. "Those who choose to take … He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Juris Doctorate with honors in 1994. I… Continue reading
W.Va. Addiction Treatment Facility Seeks Funds
W.Va. addiction treatment facility seeks funds
While some treatment facilities in the state offering seven-day programs, backers said the new facility would have longer treatments to deal with detoxification, extended care, family and therapeutic living programs. Officials say the closest …
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Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center | Alcohol Recovery Center
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center | Alcohol Recovery Center — http://drugrehabinchicago.net Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center is comprised of detoxification, counseling, aftercare services, and more for drug, alcohol, …
Jack Knox: Seize phones of distracted drivers? It's not that easy
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Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push to Expand Access to Substance …
Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push To Expand Access To Substance …
Similarly, the vast majority of the substance abuse treatment in Colorado is located in centers with more than 16 beds, said Arthur Schut, chief executive officer of Denver-based Arapahoe House. There are ongoing conversations among treatment providers …
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Onus on Local Authorities
Onus on local authorities
The legislation was fast-tracked through Parliament because of widespread concerns on the issue and became law last July, with almost unanimous support. Its purpose was to ''regulate the availability of psychoactive substances'' in the interest of …
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Public Attitudes and Policy Toward Drug Addiction Shift From ‘War on Drugs’ to Focus on Treatment
Public attitudes and policy toward drug addiction shift from ‘War on Drugs’ to focus on treatment
Ten years ago, Jack Kelly was a recovering heroin addict in his 20s, working as an ironworker. “I didn’t openly tell people on the job I was a heroin addict in recovery. I didn’t… Continue reading