Epilepsy, Migraine Medication Treats Cocaine Dependence

Published November 7, 2013

Epilepsy, migraine medication treats cocaine dependence
BALTIMORE, Oct. 29 (UPI) — The drug topiramate, used to treat epilepsy and migraines, is a safe and efficacious medicine for the treatment of cocaine dependence, U.S. researchers say. Study leader Dr. Bankole A. Johnson of the University of Maryland … Read more on UPI.com

West Virginia Governor's Task Force fights prescription drug abuse
Drug abuse once meant illegal substances like heroin and cocaine. Today medicines aimed at easing ailments are becoming part of the problem. Kathy Paxton, Director Division of … A collaborative effort of agencies and individuals addressing issues of … Read more on WOWK

America Has More Prisoners Than High School Teachers
That's what Anthony Papa was in the early '80s, before he agreed to deliver 4.5 ounces of cocaine for someone who turned out to be an undercover cop. Papa was arrested in 1984 … File_id=81b53476-64a3-4088-9bae-254a84b95ddb">highest rate of illegal … Read more on Huffington Post