Aspects of Vancouver's Crack Scene Resemble Those of Brazil

Published May 25, 2013

Aspects of Vancouver's crack scene resemble those of Brazil

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In a phone interview, Fischer said that current treatment of this epidemic is unsuccessful: he says the Brazilian government has no clear mandate on the best form of treatment or the best interventions to be made. According to Dr. Thomas Kerr, … it …
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J&J expects 10-plus new drug applications by 2017

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The depression drug, a chemical cousin of the powerful anesthetic ketamine, appears to bring relief from crippling depression in just a day — rather than the four to eight weeks needed for existing pills, which don't work for many patients. The pain …
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Iconic Not-For-Profit Agency Emerges Out of Bankruptcy

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"Our mission and work are as critical as ever. The landscape of addiction is constantly changing and Daytop — from the very beginning –continues to be a pioneering force in the field of substance abuse treatment," Daytop CEO Michael C. Dailey said.
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