Poisoning Is Now the Leading Cause of Death From Injuries in the United States

Poisoning is now the leading cause of death from injuries in the United States

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“The Science of Addiction” (http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/science-addiction) provides substantial evidence that present the harmful effects of drugs mixed when alcohol and their long term consequences. One fascinating topic covered is how the …
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Fighting the heroin 'epidemic'

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H. They are the many names for heroin, an addictive opiate processed from morphine. It comes in many forms, from white or brown powder or a black sticky compound. It can be injected, snorted or smoked, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse …
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OxyContin drug scandal hits Ontario

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Reports of illicit use of the powerful painkiller OxyContin, and the epidemic levels of addiction to the pills, frustrate him because he says he is one of the thousands of people across the province who legitimately needs the medication. He has been …
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Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Announces Top-Line Results of CPP-109 …

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Once we have the full data set, we will meet with our collaborator on the Phase II(b) trial, the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), to determine next steps, if any, in the clinical development program for CPP-109 for cocaine addiction." … CPP …
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