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Psychedelic drug found to benefit cancer patients

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The psychedelic drug psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” can improve mood and reduce anxiety and depression in terminal cancer patients, Los Angeles researchers reported Monday.

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Painkillers: Inappropriate use can push everyday people into addiction

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:49:44 +0000

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By CAROLYN BUTLER WASHINGTON POST Prescription drug abuse is a staple of daily papers and gossip rags alike from high-profile celebrity overdoses and massive Oxycontin busts to teen pharm parties but I never really gave the issue much thought. That is, until my doctor gave me a script for Percocet after my C-section surgery, along with a stern warning to taper off the opioid as soon as …

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Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:01:45 +0000

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Title: Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction Category: Health News Created: 9/2/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/3/2010

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Study Contends Pot Isn’t a Major ‘Gateway Drug’

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:01:12 +0000

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FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — A new report casts doubt on the argument that marijuana is a “gateway drug” that plays a major role in leading people to try other illegal drugs.

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Someone Wants Number of Drug Addicts in Russia to Grow with Methadone Help

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:01:37 +0000

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From the point of view of “human rights activists” of the international level, Russia is showing “no respect towards human rights” since the nation does not intend to launch the program of replacement therapy for the treatment of drug addiction with methadone.

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Addiction Website Releases New Guide to Help Families through Intervention

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:01:42 +0000

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Addiction website releases Intervention Guide, a free publication that provides families with tips, advice, and guidelines for helping a loved one into drug and alcohol treatment.

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Desert Oasis Recovery, an Albuquerque, New Mexico Based Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center Announces a New Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Program

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Li-Lo: I’m not a drug abuser

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:01:30 +0000

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LOHAN reveals she’s never suffered from an addiction – despite her DUI lock-up and rehab

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Study Identifies Risk Factors For Painkiller Addiction And Links The Addiction To Genetics

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:32:48 +0000

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A new Geisinger study begins to unlock the puzzle of painkiller (opioid) addiction why some people are more likely to become addicted than others. Geisinger investigators have found that patients with four common risk factors have a significantly higher risk of addiction. In addition, a history of severe drug dependence and drug abuse compounds the risk. The findings appear in the September …

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Drug tests, counseling for Lohan

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:48:10 +0000

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A judge has ordered Lindsay Lohan to undergo a rigorous outpatient rehab program that will require frequent counseling.

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