Doctors Warn of Potentially Deadly 'zombie' Effects of Using Anti-Depressant …

Published August 16, 2013

Doctors warn of potentially deadly 'zombie' effects of using anti-depressant …

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Studies carried out when the drug — which is supposed to be taken orally — was introduced in the 1980s suggested that it had no stimulant effect, leading to its non-abuse status. But physicians say recent anecdotal evidence indicates that it does, in … Read more on National Post

Op-Ed: Peters – Drug addiction and mental health

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Treating attention deficit disorder with stimulants does not seem to cause addiction. Sedatives to treat anxiety and insomnia are addicting and can cause harm. One to three days of using an opiate for pain can trigger severe addicting effects and … Read more on Fayetteville Observer

Community Members Team Up to Prevent, Solve Drug Abuse in Polk County

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But with a decrease in availability of prescription drugs, law enforcement agencies and community help groups are gearing up to fight a possible new problem: Heroin. According to the 2013 National Drug Control Strategy, "Heroin use appears to be … Read more on The Ledger