Man Jailed for Drug Dealing
... Linked to Elevated Risk When the mother is malnourished, diseased, smokes or takes cocaine, the placenta will compensate by becoming stronger. There are limits, though, to the placenta's ability to handle external stresses. If multiple or severe enough, such… Continue reading
Brooklyn Treatment Court: A Second Chance for Drug Offenders
... Treatment Court: A Second Chance for Drug Offenders Taking a cue from a program started in Miami in the late '80s to attack a growing crack cocaine epidemic, Judge Ferdinand — along with New York's Center for Court Innovation… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise
... drug abuse on the rise Owen, who took on the position of drug diversion agent last fall, spends his days investigating prescription pill abuse, overdose deaths and illegal street sales. He also visits pharmacies and doctors and makes …… Continue reading
Bill to Add PTSD to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program Moves Forward
... To Add PTSD To The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program Moves Forward Army policy does not address problems with other classes of prescription drugs, including antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac, in the treatment of… Continue reading
Elvis' Ghost Haunts Michael Jackson Death Trial
... ghost haunts Michael Jackson death trial While his death was ruled the result of an irregular heartbeat, the autopsy report was sealed amid accusations that abuse of prescription drugs caused the problem. "Dr. Nick" — Dr. George Nichopoulos —… Continue reading
Prescription Pill Epidemic Has Spiraled Out of Control
... pill epidemic has spiraled out of control Jay Rockefeller (also a Democrat) have also co-sponsored the Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, which would improve consumer awareness and physician training about the safe use of prescription drugs with… Continue reading