Parental watch: Drugs of abuse
Over the years my colleagues and I have been most perplexed by the lack of parental involvement concerning drug abuse. Whereas children know a great deal about drug abuse; what is being used, who uses drugs, etc.; most parents do not. In fact, in … Read more on Valley morning Star

To prevent drug use, it is necessary to keep youngsters busy: advisor
TEHRAN – In order to tackle drug addiction among youths, it is necessary to fill their spare time with positive activities, the advisor to the minister of youth affairs and sports said on Monday. Mohammad Reza Rostami said such activities that should … Read more on Tehran Times

Reports: NFL, NFLPA "very close" on new drug testing program, Gordon could …
The lack of an agreement on blood testing for hGH had delayed the implementation of other terms on which the two sides agreed, including the potential shift of substances like amphetamines from the PED policy to the substance-abuse policy. The hGH … Read more on Dawgs By Nature

Question by J.: Would a standard medical (not issued for court prosecution) blood detect drug and alcohol abuse?
I have a very minor problem with a leaky valve, and the doctor wants to do a blood test tomorrow for it. However, I stupidly partied last night with alcohol and vew vicodin pills. Will the panel that the doctor orders indicate any such “abuse”? Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by aanglea
your cardiologist can test for drugs & alcohol -ask him for the specific tests as they can cause your heart problem to worsen. discuss treatment options when the results are available.

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The bottom of the bottle: Alcoholism still tough to treat in an era of craft …
The fact that no two definitions of alcoholism are the same sheds light on why the disease is so difficult to diagnose and treat. “It's multi-dimensional,” said Laura Parise, an addiction psychiatrist at Evanston Hospital's Chapman treatment center … Read more on Medill Reports: Chicago

Malvern mother of accused killer laments the tragedy
She said her son has struggled with drugs for the last 10 years and has been in and out of rehab. He was diagnosed with depression after his uncle committed suicide in 2005, and it was then, the parents said, they saw a change in him. They said he was … Read more on Philly.com

Targets of anticancer drugs have broader functions than what their name suggests
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, show that a major HDAC still functions in mice even when its enzyme activity is abolished, suggesting that the beneficial effects of HDAC inhibitors may not actually be through … Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

Penn team develops blood test to signal long-term damage from concussion
There is no drug that can fix the damage done by a concussion. About 20 percent of concussions … Douglas Smith, a professor of neurosurgery at Penn, said his team has found a protein present in the blood of individuals who had concussions and suffer … Read more on Newsworks.org

Chronicle AM — November 14, 2013
"Mr. Hanger is the only candidate who isn't afraid to openly discuss and campaign on a platform that calls for widespread reform of Pennsylvania's marijuana laws." … Health Canada's special access program (SAP) had recently approved applications from … Read more on Drug War Chronicle

Question by J.: Would a standard medical (not issued for court prosecution) blood detect drug and alcohol abuse?
I have a very minor problem with a leaky valve, and the doctor wants to do a blood test tomorrow for it. However, I stupidly partied last night with alcohol and vew vicodin pills. Will the panel that the doctor orders indicate any such “abuse”? Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by aanglea
your cardiologist can test for drugs & alcohol -ask him for the specific tests as they can cause your heart problem to worsen. discuss treatment options when the results are available.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Question by J.: Would a standard medical (not issued for court prosecution) blood detect drug and alcohol abuse?
I have a very minor problem with a leaky valve, and the doctor wants to do a blood test tomorrow for it. However, I stupidly partied last night with alcohol and vew vicodin pills. Will the panel that the doctor orders indicate any such “abuse”? Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by aanglea
your cardiologist can test for drugs & alcohol -ask him for the specific tests as they can cause your heart problem to worsen. discuss treatment options when the results are available.

Give your answer to this question below!

Question by J.: Would a standard medical (not issued for court prosecution) blood detect drug and alcohol abuse?
I have a very minor problem with a leaky valve, and the doctor wants to do a blood test tomorrow for it. However, I stupidly partied last night with alcohol and vew vicodin pills. Will the panel that the doctor orders indicate any such “abuse”? Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by aanglea
your cardiologist can test for drugs & alcohol -ask him for the specific tests as they can cause your heart problem to worsen. discuss treatment options when the results are available.

Give your answer to this question below!