Illegal Drug Use on the Rise in U.S.
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Illegal Drug Use on the Rise in U.S.
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Most Recently Shared on September 10, 2011 at 7:49 pm By:
Dr. Melanie Greenberg - Mindful Self-Express
News: Illegal drug use is on the rise in the U.S. according to SAMHSA. http://t.co/cU2jsnb via @WebMD_Cancer
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FDA To Address Antibiotic Overuse In Livestock, Protect Public Health
huffingtonpost.com — “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration must act on scientific knowledge that the overuse of antibiotics in food animals has contributed to the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections in humans. This ruling made by a federal court on Thursday night now compels the FDA to withdraw approvals for most non-therapeutic uses of penicillin and tetracyclines in livestock, unless drugmakers are able to show that they are safe.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2012 at 7:12 am By:
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Women’s Use of Psych Medications Rises; Other Health Regimens Lag Men – Studies - Health Blog - WSJ
blogs.wsj.com — “More than a quarter of U.S. women in a recent study took medicines to treat mental-health issues -- more than men -- but women were less likely to take drugs to manage cardiovascular disease or diabetes than men.” View full resource at blogs.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 12:01 am By:
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Women’s Use of Psych Medications Rises; Other Health Regimens Lag Men – Studies - Health Blog - WSJ
blogs.wsj.com — “More than a quarter of U.S. women in a recent study took medicines to treat mental-health issues -- more than men -- but women were less likely to take drugs to manage cardiovascular disease or diabetes than men.” View full resource at blogs.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2012 at 8:34 pm By:
Dr Gaby Cora Doctor, Psychiatrist, and Physician
Increased awareness and higher predisposition for #depression and #anxiety in women may explain increased use of meds.…http://t.co/QR16NieG
Women’s Use of Psych Medications Rises; Other Health Regimens Lag Men – Studies - Health Blog - WSJ
blogs.wsj.com — “More than a quarter of U.S. women in a recent study took medicines to treat mental-health issues -- more than men -- but women were less likely to take drugs to manage cardiovascular disease or diabetes than men.” View full resource at blogs.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2012 at 5:07 pm By:
Michael Lara, MD Physician, Doctor, and Psychiatrist
RT @sciammind: RT @wsj: 26% of women took drugs to treat mental-health issues in 2010, compared to 15% of men http://t.co/V0nGUS8E
Women’s Use of Psych Medications Rises; Other Health Regimens Lag Men – Studies - Health Blog - WSJ
blogs.wsj.com — “More than a quarter of U.S. women in a recent study took medicines to treat mental-health issues -- more than men -- but women were less likely to take drugs to manage cardiovascular disease or diabetes than men.” View full resource at blogs.wsj.com
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Kids Using Synthetic Pot a Growing Public Health Concern - Addiction | Alcoholism | Drugs - MSN Health
health.msn.com — “Popularity on rise despite illegality uncertain ingredients bad reactions” View full resource at health.msn.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2012 at 1:38 pm By:
Kids Using Synthetic Pot a Growing Public Health Concern: http://t.co/9XMSLBcY
Bath Salts As Drugs: Parents, Health Officials Alarmed Over Rising Number Of Teen Overdoses
huffingtonpost.com — “The dangerous new synthetic drug "bath salts" -- which mimics the effect of cocaine -- has recently been growing in popularity, particularly among teens, and raising alarm from parents, educators, and drug-enforcement officials. Last September, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration declared an "emergency scheduling authority" to control bath salts, and then banned three synthetic stimulants used to make the drugs in October.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 2:09 am By:
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FDA investigating illegal online sale of handheld dental X-ray units
fda.gov — “The U.S Food and Drug Administration is warning dental and veterinary professionals to not purchase or use certain potentially unsafe hand-held dental X-ray units. The FDA is concerned that these devices may not be safe or effective and could expose the user and the patient to unnecessary and potentially harmful X-rays. The units, sold online by manufacturers outside the United States and directly shipped to U.S. customers, have not been reviewed by the FDA and do not meet FDA radiation safety r” View full resource at fda.gov
Most Recently Shared on February 10, 2012 at 3:50 pm By:
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#FDA investigating illegal online sale of handheld dental X-ray units http://t.co/G3qy37Y7
Twin Births in the U.S., Like Never Before - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “A large rise in the rate of twin births is seen as a result of the growing use of fertility drugs and more births to older women.” View full resource at nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on January 23, 2012 at 9:29 pm By:
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RT @nytimeshealth: Vital Statistics: Twin Births in the U.S., Like Never Before http://t.co/kKJSzZNy
FDA acts to protect children from illegal tobacco sales
fda.gov — “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent Warning Letters to more than 1,200 retailers, the majority of which respond to violations relating to selling tobacco to minors, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce tobacco use among children.” View full resource at fda.gov
Most Recently Shared on November 10, 2011 at 1:10 pm By:
eyeonfda Pharma and Health Lawyer
FDA sends Warning Letters to more than 1,200 retailers on #tobacco sales to minors - http://t.co/WG0W8ae4
Use of Asthma Controller Meds on the Rise Among U.S. Kids - Drugs.com MedNews
drugs.com — “The percentage of children with asthma in the United States who use a prescription controller medicine has nearly doubled since the late 1990s, a new federal go” View full resource at drugs.com
Most Recently Shared on October 13, 2011 at 5:53 pm By:
Use of Asthma Controller Meds on the Rise Among U.S. Kids - http://t.co/4zpIWvof
Number of U.S. Kids on ADHD Meds Keeps Rising - Drugs.com MedNews
drugs.com — “The use of stimulant medications such as Ritalin or Adderall in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is continuing to climb, although a” View full resource at drugs.com
Most Recently Shared on September 28, 2011 at 7:36 pm By:
Number of U.S. Kids on ADHD Meds Keeps Rising - http://t.co/9mdHNOiz
Farm-Animal Prescriptions Urged to Cut Drug Resistance - Businessweek
businessweek.com — “American farmers would be forced to get prescriptions for livestock antibiotics under a plan developed in Denmark and promoted by infectious disease doctors to stem a rising tide of drug-resistant infections in people.” View full resource at businessweek.com
Most Recently Shared on September 20, 2011 at 1:22 pm By:
NCState Vet Medicine Veterinarian
U.S. producers urged to use less antibiotics on healthy livestock and then have vet approval> http://t.co/COcVX6gP
Study: More U.S. adults using illegal drugs - USATODAY.com
yourlife.usatoday.com — “The number of Americans using illegal drugs has continued to rise, reaching 22.6 million, or 8.9 percent of the population, in 2010, a new government survey shows.” View full resource at yourlife.usatoday.com
Most Recently Shared on September 11, 2011 at 4:07 am By:
Study: More U.S. adults using illegal drugs http://t.co/bud6ALx
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