chronic pain

An Epidemic of Chronic Pain

An epidemic of chronic pain

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Walgreen's new opioid policy says pharmacists may at times have to contact prescribing physicians to discuss factors such as the expected length of therapy and the “previous medications/therapies tried and failed.” Whether this shift will help the drug … Read more on Boston Globe

 

Joe Jonas Feels 'Relieved' After Speaking Out On Drug Use, Family Feud and

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New Programs at Drug Rehab Carrollton Tackle Prescription Addiction

New Programs at Drug Rehab Carrollton Tackle Prescription Addiction

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The rise of prescription medication abuse cases has resulted in the creation of new pain management programs at Drug Rehab Carrollton. Many people who use and abuse prescription pain medication suffer from chronic pain and other legitimate medical … Read more on PR Web (press release)

 


Jail crowding and drug rehab program – Jail overcrowding has a profound effect on those trying to get their lives together.

 

Tampa Alcohol Rehab Launches Program to Decrease Driving Under Influence

Bruce D. Grant: Treatment Brings Hope for Recovery From Drugs

Bruce D. Grant: Treatment brings hope for recovery from drugs

Filed under: treatment of drug abuse

Substance abuse treatment is effective and people can and do recover. Addiction is a treatable disease. Individuals can overcome addiction, counteract the damaging effects of drugs and alcohol and regain control of their lives. Indeed, treatment does … Read more on Tallahassee Democrat (blog)

 


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The Effects of Drugs Like Marijuana and Cocaine


The effects of drugs like Marijuana and Cocaine – the effect that it have on you physcally and mentally.

 

As Opioid Use Soars, No Evidence of Improved Treatment of Pain

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Chronic pain affects nearly 100 million U.S. adults and carries major costs in terms of health care and lost productivity. Initiatives designed to increase patient and provider awareness of pain have come … “By 2008, the annual number of fatal drug … Read more on Newswise (press release)

 

Opioid Prescribing for Non-Cancer Pain Increases

San Francisco Health Officials Respond to FDA's Move to Crack Down on

San Francisco Health Officials Respond to FDA's Move to Crack Down on

Filed under: drug abuse crack

Because of this, the medical community wrongly assumed that the risk of addiction to opioids when used to treat chronic pain was rare, occurring in only 1 to 3 percent of patients, according to Coffin. The growth of the opiate industry and the extend … Read more on SF Weekly (blog)

 

Bills would give state new powers to fight prescription drug abuse

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Non-Party Physicians in Nursing Home Cases

Non-Party Physicians in Nursing Home Cases

Filed under: chronic drug abuse

Similarly, a treating physician may possess relevant information regarding prior alcohol or drug abuse leading to a chronic condition, such as advanced cirrhosis of the liver or dementia and cognitive impairment. In sum, treating physicians may be … Read more on MD News (press release)

 

It was written on the wind

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80-Year-Old Weightlifter Busted for Steroids

80-Year-Old Weightlifter Busted For Steroids

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Two years ago, USADA suspended nine masters athletes for positive tests, including one in his 50s and three in their 60s. It's important to crack down on 80-year-old steroid users because we don't know what those drugs can do to your body in later life. Read more on SportsGrid

 

Law targets abuse, but impacts chronic pain sufferers

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New Program to Target Drug Overdoses

New program to target drug overdoses

Filed under: chronic drug abuse

Project Lazarus involves inter-related programs that seek to improve medical care received by chronic pain patients and reduce the misuse, abuse and diversion of opioid medication, said Peter Rives of the Northwest Community Care Network. Since it … Read more on Lexington Dispatch

 


Typical Drug Seeking ER Patient – another drug seeker that misuses the ER resources.

 

Narcotics cop subject of 18 complaints

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Council Sets Downtown Assessment Hearing| – Midland Daily News

Council sets downtown assessment hearing| – Midland Daily News

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Authorized a $ 500,000 contract with Romulus-based Highway Maintenance & Construction Co. to complete surface treatment and crack sealing on city roadways. Copyright 2013 Midland Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, … Read more on Midland Daily News

 

One in five Hunter residents in chronic pain

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Chronic Pain Ranks Well Below Drug Addiction as a Major Health Problem in New

Chronic pain ranks well below drug addiction as a major health problem in new

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As drug addiction becomes more prevalent, most Americans are split on whether addiction and chronic pain are getting the attention they deserve by medical researchers, elected officials and media. "We need to better understand addiction," said Research! Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

 


Natalie Cole on Whitney Houston (2012) – Natalie Cole talks about Whitney Houston’s death on CNN.

 

Soul survivor: Bobby Womack

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