ADHD Meds May Not Up Drug Abuse Risk in Adulthood
"This is a finding that will reassure families that there is no worry later on of the risk of drug abuse," said Dr. Rani Gereige, a professor of pediatrics and director of medical education at Miami Children's Hospital. "This worry should not be an …
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Drug abuse in Europe under mysterious assault
The European Union's drug agency has warned that new substances may pose unknown dangers to public health. It also says austerity budget cuts and high youth unemployment are a growing challenge in the fight against drug abuse. The addiction …
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2 Staten Island hospitals to host forums on prescription drug abuse
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – To help stem prescription drug abuse on Staten Island, those who prescribe the drugs will hold two forums next month to discuss ways they can help reverse the epidemic. Opioid painkillers — which include drugs like oxycodone and …
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