Adults with disabilities misuse prescription drugs at high rates, according to research
Adults with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to misuse prescription drugs as adults without disabilities, according to ...
Female sex hormone protects against opioid misuse, rat study finds
According to a new study by WashU Medicine researchers, male and female rats with a chronic pain condition release different ...
Curbing the challenge of drug abuse
Addressing drug abuse and addiction in South Africa is crucial for improving the well-being of individuals, families, and ...
“Where’s My Lorazepam?!” All About the Most In-Demand Drug at ‘The White Lotus’
We asked an expert all about lorazepam, the addictive anti-anxiety medication that's been popping up on season 3 of 'The ...
Centre, states gear up for checking abuse of narcotic drugs, may mandate bar-code on packaging
The home ministry last month, wrote to the health ministry urging strict measures to control the abuse of narcotic drugs ...
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Major increase in nonfatal fentanyl exposure among U.S. children over the past decade, study finds
During the studied period, the percentage of misuse or drug abuse cases increased from 26.1% to 39.2%, while there was a decrease in unintentional exposures, from 47.8% to 35.4%. When the numbers ...
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Adults With Disabilities Are at Greater Risk of Misusing Prescription Drugs
Adults with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to misuse prescription drugs as adults without disabilities, according to West Virginia University research. Jeanette Garcia, associate professor at ...
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Chamber discusses county’s battle against drugs
Operation Our Town continues to play a key role in helping law enforcement officials fight crime in Blair County. Operation Our Town was founded in 2006 with a mission to facilitate partnerships ...