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Drug Misuse the Cause of More Deaths in America

Friday, August 1st, 2008

The journal Archives of Internal Medicine (July 28,2008) has published a comprehensive study on the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter medications.  The study has indictated that over the last 20 years deaths from mixing medications and alcohol or street drugs has increased over 3200 percent.  This study is lead by University of California sociologist David […]

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New Findings on Why Cravings for Cocaine Intensifies after Stopping Drug Use

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

New Findings on Why Cravings for Cocaine Intensifies after Stopping Drug Use
Scientists have puzzled over the fact that cravings can intensify the longer a drug user has stopped taking cocaine.  A new finding has new hope in developing treatments for cocaine addiction that can reduce the risk of relapse.
The study published in the May 25 […]

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Common Questions About Drug Use and Your Health

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Drug Abuse continues to be a major issue in the United States and with roughly 16 million Americans using drugs in the last month (see below for where this came from). If you are a drug abuser or know someone who is, here are some of common questions concerning drug use and health risks.
 Where can […]

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