Synthetic Drug Ban May Trigger Withdrawal Crisis
Synthetic drug ban may trigger withdrawal crisis
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Newcastle's synthetic drug abuse epidemic has hit new lows, with fears of a mental health crisis that could eclipse that created by the powerful methamphetamine ''ice''. Mental health workers, counsellors, nurses and paramedics … Hunter New England …
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ENTREVESTOR: Biotech firm hones in on superbug solution
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The Halifax biotech company drew local attention last year when it won Innovacorp's I-3 competition on the strength of its development of new compounds that could treat infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria, or superbugs. The team has since …
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Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse, One Log In At a Time
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Dr. Jodi Rich is an infectious disease specialist at The Miriam Hospital in Providence. He sees a lot of patients with HIV and hepatitis C. Many also struggle with addiction to opiates – painkillers like Oxycontin and Percocet. Before heading into his …
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At A Texas Base, Battling Army's Tragic Top Threat: Suicide
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"In 10 years, only one case [of suicide at Fort Bliss] that we know of … took place when a soldier was in treatment," says Pittard. Pittard has … Other factors are the same as in the civilian world: relationships, drugs and alcohol, or money …
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