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On the Books: A Look at Gun Laws in Mississippi

On the books: A look at gun laws in Mississippi

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Applicants must wait three years after voluntary or involuntary commitment to a drug or alcohol treatment facility, conviction on a drug charge, two convictions on… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Misuse Remains a Top Public Health Concern

Prescription Drug Misuse Remains a Top Public Health Concern

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“Prescription drug abuse is a major problem throughout our nation,” said Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy. “These data reaffirm how vital it is for… Continue reading

Looking for Help for My Drug Addict?

Question by dkcasad: Looking for Help for my Drug Addict?
I have a son who has struggled with drug addiction, choice of drug is/was oxycontin. He is now in jail after some very poor choices and will be spending… Continue reading

Type 2 Diabetes Intervention Proves Helpful

Type 2 diabetes intervention proves helpful

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Edward W. Gregg, PhD, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, and colleagues conducted a study to examine the association of an intensive lifestyle intervention… Continue reading

NSAIDs May Treat Excessive Bleeding in Women With IUDs

NSAIDs May Treat Excessive Bleeding in Women With IUDs

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However, Emily M. Godfrey, MD, from the Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, and colleagues warn that the… Continue reading

Michigan Begins Process to Make New Synthetic Drug Illegal

Michigan begins process to make new synthetic drug illegal

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Since June 2012, information across the state regarding Phenethylamine drugs has been collected and sent to the MDCH by the Michigan Poison Control Center… Continue reading