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Prescription-drug battle fuels rise in heroin use in US – Tico Times

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Prescription-drug battle fuels rise in heroin use in US Tico Times He co-authored a 2012 study, cited in the New England Journal of Medicine, that found that a reformulation of OxyContin to make it harder to abuse caused heroin use to nearly double. Although policymakers “did the best they could at the time” in … and more »

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Body meets the spirit in the case of red-faced Albert Ho – South China Morning Post

Read more... Body meets the spirit in the case of red-faced Albert Ho South China Morning Post Would it make a difference if Ho were to donate his time and money to other causes, like internet addiction? There is a rich dimension for wider discussion that has come out of one man's mishap. It is a precious opportunity for deep reflection, not …

Day 5 PM – Mind and Life XXVII – Craving, Desire and Addiction — Mind and Life XXVII – Craving, Desire, and Addiction from Dharamsala, India on October 28 – November 1, 2013. The conference focuses its attention on craving…

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Are these the real causes of your body fat?
Sure we could all do with cutting down on the biscuits, but could there be another reason for those extra little rolls?Body shape and where we store fat is generally down to genes but sometimes stubborn pockets of fat can be due to an underlying health issues and could be caused by stress, hormones or something more serious. What is really causing your body fat? Problem area: StomachIf you …
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Question by heman: xanax xr addiction?
since XR is considered a “long-acting” benzo, is there a lower risk of addiction versus the IR version

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Answer by Rickydotcom
In theory, maybe. In actuality, no.

One of the properties of drugs of abuse that makes them more liable to cause addiction is their rate of absorption. The faster the rate of absorption, the higher the susceptability of causing addiction. On the street the effect is known as “the rush.” The route of administration (how the drug is taken) plays a major role. Drugs that are injected or smoked get to the brain faster, hence the higher addiction to crack, nicotine, or heroin.

Therefore, the long-acting, time-released form of Xanax (Xanax XR) should have a lower potential of causing addiction.

In practice however, many folks chew or crush the tablets allowing all of the drug to be absorbed faster, hence defeating the purpose and giving the desired “rush.”    Read more...

Sounding Off: White Rock-East Dallas-area readers tell us if they think … – Dallas Morning News

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Sounding Off: White Rock-East Dallas-area readers tell us if they think … Dallas Morning News Primarily, the responsibility is with the parents to recognize depression, change in sleep patterns, drug abuse, personal neglect, loss of interest, sadness, violence, change in eating habits, lack of interest in homework and pleasurable activities …

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Clear The Air At Riverbend – And Response (2) – The Chattanoogan

Read more... Clear The Air At Riverbend – And Response (2) The Chattanoogan Our own government ( and I use the word own loosely) have limited cigarette ads and demanded the deadly risk labels. I do have compassion for the addicts but their cancer-causing cloud of death and the horrible smell means nothing to most of them as … and more »

SAFE in Hunterdon to Host 2014 Evening of Awareness, honoring Lisa and Peter Verniero
FLEMINGTON — SAFE in Hunterdon will host an Evening of Awareness on Friday, April 4, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster.
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