Addiction to Prescription Drugs Reaching Epidemic Proportions
Addiction To Prescription Drugs Reaching Epidemic Proportions
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When I broached the subject of medical marijuana with my doctor, he was hesitant to give me the prescription because 'marijuana has a high likely hood of being abused.' Before they would even consider a MM prescription, they made me try morphine and …
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Deadly Prescription Drug Epidemic Finds its Way Down Under
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Up until the mid-1990s, the only way opiates could be absorbed was via injection. … The drug caused significant side effects, didn't last the 12 hours it was claimed to, had significant withdrawal symptoms when stopped and was indeed addictive.
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FDA May Delay Approval of New Opioid Drugs
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The chief concern is whether opioid withdrawal symptoms from Relistor may trigger a cardiovascular event or heart attack in patients. The FDA's concerns about Relistor prompted Nektar to warn investors that a similar study may be required for naloxegol …
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