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Don't judge people for addictions – help them
Research shows syringe and needle exchange programs decrease spread of blood-borne diseases like HIV and hepatitis with no negative effects. Methadone prevents withdrawal and reduces cravings for people who are addicted to opiods such as heroin, …
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However, if they are educated about the the forms and effects of substance excuse, perhaps it may make some of them think twice before indulging in the vice with careless abandon. April 10, 2007 at … I've been off and on Methadone or something like …
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Physician gives evidence
Forensic physician Angela Sungalia gave evidence on the fourth day of the trial that while Ms Stevenson's blood included methadone, oxycodone, Seroquel and Xanax, they were within therapeutic levels. Ms Stevenson has pleaded not guilty to culpable …
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Physical therapy offers a safe and effective alternative to drugs in treating …
A n investigative report published in 2008 in the New York Times highlights the alarming increase in methadone prescriptions for the treatment of chronic spinal pain.The result has been a shocking increase in methadone-related … the number of …
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Home News Seniors urged to take precautions with…
Braden said opioid side effects can include drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, hypotension and postural hypotension, which can contribute to falls. “In seniors, it is generally … Opioids can be prescribed for migraines, severe nerve pain or cancer …
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Nursing home setting agreed for rest of Howell's sentence
The report from Burdine and Wadeigh notes that Howell has no ability to read or write, is of "complete dependence on others around him to manage day-to-day living" and has been "taking a host of medication, some of which are known to be used in …
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National prescription abuse increase also seen in Coachella Valley
Patients are often inappropriately prescribed medication for anxiety that makes them feel better for the time being but are extremely dangerous in the long run. (Page 2 of 3). There is often not enough education about the risks and dangers of these …
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OPINION: Why our high prices are hard to swallow
Pharmacists play an integral role in community health care with the support of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which has ensured the supply of often costly medicines at a reasonable price to patients. The issue that has erupted between …
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Behind the pharmacy counter: The unseen drug-theft problem
One pharmacy technician stole 737 tablets of Suboxone, a methadone-like medication used to treat drug addiction; 8,724 tablets of hydrocodone, a narcotic pain reliever; 600 tablets of phentermine, a diet drug that's also a stimulant; and 410 tablets of …
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