Codeine Abuse Leads to Calls for Painkiller Rethink

Codeine abuse leads to calls for painkiller rethink

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Dr Frei says drug addiction is a marketing manoeuvre for these over-the-counter pain killers. "It's using an anti-inflammatory agent, linking it to another drug which causes the patient to keep on taking it because of the withdrawal symptoms they get … Read more on ABC Online

Can't Pin Kid's Substance Abuse on Mom's Smoking

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Several studies have shown results "consistent" with the notion that maternal smoking during pregnancy leads to an increased risk for substance use and substance problems for the children, according to Brian D'Onofrio, PhD, of Indiana University in … Read more on MedPage Today