The Effects of Prescription Drug Addiction 2012

Published January 5, 2014

The effects of prescription drug addiction 2012 – More than car crashes, more than gun shots, drug induced deaths are now the leading cause of accidental deaths.

Medical Studies Dispel Myths About Negative Effects of Marijuana

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There are some commonly accepted stigmas when it comes to the negative effects of marijuana. For instance, many proponents of the drug argue that it is not addictive and that it is not possible to overdose on pot. However, though there is still a lot …
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A Pill to Cure Addiction?

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The new research, including a study published in November in JAMA Internal Medicine and early-stage drug testing at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, is revealing another, darker side to how such substances impact the brain.
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For Young People Addicted to Painkillers, the Path Less Taken — Why?

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In fact, many teens and young adults who abuse Rx opioids move on to heroin abuse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls prescription drug abuse an "epidemic," and we see it as a public health issue that disproportionately impacts our kids.
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