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Prescription Drug Abuse: A Growing Problem
January 6, 2010 – 10:37 am

It is easy to assume that a drug problem is only possible if a person were to take illegal drugs and become addicted. The problem with this assumption is it ignores the growing problem of …

Medications Linked to Increased Risk of Falls for Elderly
December 16, 2009 – 7:11 am

It isn’t uncommon for the elderly to have a fall that can break bones or even leave the individual incapacitated. Now, new research suggests that these falls are easily associated with specific medications the individual …

When Dentists Act as Drug Dealers
July 22, 2009 – 8:00 am

Kenny Morrison was a top chef at a trendy Los Angeles restaurant, often serving dinner to Hollywood stars. He lived in a beachfront home and generally loved life. But after he became addicted to pain …

Promises Drug Treatment Centers See a Troubling Rise in Opiate Addiction
July 2, 2009 – 10:02 am
Promises Drug Treatment Centers See a Troubling Rise in Opiate Addiction

Addiction Psychiatrist Dr. David Sack recommends an integrated approach to opiate addiction treatment to reduce the risk of relapse.
(Vocus) July 1, 2009 — Speculation around the cause of Michael Jackson’s death has brought to …

Study Finds Doctors Abusing Prescription Drugs
May 28, 2009 – 5:03 pm
Study Finds Doctors Abusing Prescription Drugs

When endless debates surround the issue of solving the drug problem, rarely is the discussion targeted at doctors. According to Central Ohio News, there are hundreds of doctors in Ohio alone dealing with drug and …

Abuse of Prescription Drugs Rising among Teens
May 20, 2009 – 3:06 pm
Abuse of Prescription Drugs Rising among Teens

Prescription drugs continue to be attractive to teens as they are often more easily acquired. These drugs are being abused by teens as they often deliver the same euphoria as illegal drugs without the cost. …

Illegal Adderall Use Increasing as “Study Drug”
May 10, 2009 – 2:56 pm
Illegal Adderall Use Increasing as “Study Drug”

While Adderall is routinely used to treat those suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), more and more people are finding that it also works to help boost endurance during tough days.
A prescription amphetamine, most …

OxyContin Addiction & the Law
May 5, 2009 – 10:40 am

Each type of substance abuse and addiction offers its own set of legal risks. Alcoholics run the risk of a DUI, which could lead to criminal charges or a costly personal injury suit. Illegal substance …

Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise in Senior Citizens
April 22, 2009 – 1:24 pm

Over the past three decades, adults and children have been increasingly exposed to regular prescription drug use. Medications are routinely prescribed for ailments that range from minor to serious and everything in between. Unfortunately, many …

Deaths from Prescription Drug Overdoses Eclipsing Deaths from Illegal Drugs
April 17, 2009 – 1:06 pm

The danger associated with prescription drug abuse is one that has been receiving increased attention as of late, but the toll it is taking in the country continues to rise. Outlook Online reported the results …