West Virginia Has Highest Rate of Fatal Overdoses
... Virginia has highest rate of fatal overdoses Nationwide, the report says, prescription drug overdose deaths now outnumber those from heroin and cocaine combined. And in 29 states, including … The report also says only 1 in 10 Americans with… Continue reading
Oregon 21st Among States in Drug Overdose Deaths
... 21st Among States In Drug Overdose Deaths Deaths from prescription drug abuse now outnumber those from heroin and cocaine combined — according to a national study released Monday by the Trust for America's Health. Prescription drugs. FDA.gov. Prescription drugs.… Continue reading
Loud Voices and Deaf Ears
... voices and deaf ears For example, the National Treatment Agency, shortly before it was shut down in May, proudly boasted of the fact that the number of crack-cocaine and heroin addicts in Britain has fallen below 300,000 for the… Continue reading
What Is the Medical and Legal Definition of “Narcotics Abuse”?
Question by Kirk: What is the medical and legal definition of “narcotics abuse”? If a patient suddenly discovered he had been given a diagnoses of “narcotics abuse”, what does that mean? It’s a false claim and it needs further investigation,… Continue reading
Tennessee Ranks 8th for Fatal Drug Overdoses
Tennessee ranks 8th for fatal drug overdoses Prescription drug-related deaths now outnumber those from heroin and cocaine combined. Fatal drug … "Fifty Americans die a day from prescription drug overdoses, and more than 6 million suffer from prescription drug abuse… Continue reading
CATCH-UP CONFIDENTIAL: Tom Hanks Has Diabetes, Alec Baldwin Still Hates …
... he had symptoms of the illness since he was 36, and that doctors have now confirmed that he has the life-long condition. He said: "I went to the doctors and they said, 'You know those high blood sugar …… Continue reading