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Lives 'Left in Ruin' by Rising Tide of Depression Drugs

Lives 'left in ruin' by rising tide of depression drugs
He believes that some drug giants have obfuscated the truth about antidepressants, much as tobacco firms tried to hide the dangers of cigarettes. “My research has led me to the… Continue reading

MMA's Catch-22 Drug Trap: Why So Many Fighters Fall Into Addiction

MMA's Catch-22 Drug Trap: Why So Many Fighters Fall Into Addiction
For months I've wanted to get started on an article discussing drug use among MMA athletes, but just haven't gotten my fingers to the keyboard. For some reason, after… Continue reading

Will These TSA and Police Officers Arrested in Prescription Drug Bust, Be on the No Fly List Now?

Question by CHECK MY PROFILE®?: Will these TSA and police officers arrested in prescription drug bust, be on the No Fly List now?
http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/09/13/new.york.tsa.officers.arrested/

TSA and police officers arrested in prescription drug bustBy Julia Talanova, CNN
September 13, 2011… Continue reading

Nearly Killed by Her Father in 1989, Carmina Salcido Faces New Crisis

Nearly killed by her father in 1989, Carmina Salcido faces new crisis
Zoe, who turned 3 on Sunday, lives with foster parents in Santa Rosa. County child-protection officials took her from Carmina and her former boyfriend, Matthew Inocencio, early last… Continue reading

Casey, Local Law Enforcement Push for Bill to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse

Casey, local law enforcement push for bill to curb prescription drug abuse
“While combating drug abuse ultimately falls on local law enforcement, the federal government has a role to play as well. If we're not putting dollars on the table… Continue reading

Is a Person More Likely to Abuse Meth or Marijuana?

Question by Frank White: Is a person more likely to abuse Meth or Marijuana?
Marijuana is a schedule l substance. This is how the government describes Marijuana-

“Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently… Continue reading