Synthetic stimulants called 'bath salts' act in the brain like cocaine: study
The use of the synthetic stimulants collectively known as "bath salts" have gained popularity among recreational drug users over the last five years, largely because they were readily available and unrestricted ...
Addiction
Jul 23, 2012 |
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New powerful painkiller has abuse experts worried
Drug companies are working to develop a pure, more powerful version of the nation's second most-abused medicine, which has addiction experts worried that it could spur a new wave of abuse.
Medications
Dec 26, 2011 |
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Chronic pain? Doctor knows how to fight it
There are several "gifts" we start receiving after age 50. Unfortunately, one of them could be chronic pain.
Health
Oct 14, 2011 |
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Federal government says marijuana has no accepted medical use
Marijuana has been approved by many states and the nation's capital to treat a range of illnesses, but the federal government has ruled that it has no accepted medical use and should remain classified as a dangerous drug ...
Health
Jul 13, 2011 |
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Israel pushing ahead in medical marijuana industry
(AP)—Moshe Rute survived the Holocaust by hiding in a barn full of chickens. He nearly lost the use of his hands after a stroke two years ago. He became debilitated by recurring nightmares of his childhood ...
Medications
Nov 02, 2012 |
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FDA panel weighs tougher restrictions on some prescription painkillers
(HealthDay)—A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel will meet Thursday and Friday to discuss the fate of certain painkillers that contain an opioid known as hydrocodone.
Medications
Jan 24, 2013 |
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FDA panel votes for tougher restrictions on hydrocodone
(HealthDay)—A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel met Thursday and Friday to discuss the fate of certain painkillers that contain the opioid known as hydrocodone, concluding in a vote in favor ...
Medications
Jan 26, 2013 |
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Medical marijuana advocates want drug reclassified
(AP)—A federal appeals court in Washington is considering whether marijuana should be reclassified from its current status as a dangerous drug with no accepted medical use.
Medications
Oct 16, 2012 |
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FDA panel votes for tougher curbs on vicodin, other painkillers
(HealthDay)—A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted Friday to place tougher restrictions on prescription painkillers containing hydrocodone, potentially moving medications such as Vicodin ...
Medications
Jan 26, 2013 |
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