ASA: Illicit Drug Abuse Down, Prescription Drug Abuse Up

ASA: Illicit Drug Abuse Down, Prescription Drug Abuse Up

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Emergency room data from 2007 to 2009 indicate that illicit drug abuse is decreasing, while prescription drug abuse is increasing, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, held from Oct. 13 to …
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Weight-Loss Surgery May Boost Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse: Study

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“Be aware of symptoms of substance abuse if you have undergone bariatric surgery, including changes in your relationship with drugs and alcohol,” Conason said. “I don't think this study should be a deterrent for people seeking surgery. The key thing is …
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Rising drug addiction rates

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Highlighting efforts currently exerted by the security agency to contain the situation, Sameh el-Kilany Director of the Anti-addiction Operation Department explained that more than 2l,000 cases of drug trafficking have been detected since the beginning …
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Opiates In Chronic Pain
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Department Of Children And Families
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An Identification Guide
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DRUGS & ALCOHOL – MDC Faculty Home Pages – Miami Dade College
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This Section Of The Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule …
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