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Congress continues to be in denial that drug abuse is a DISEASE ?
Posted on March 20, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve
Senate passes Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act http://www.drugstorenews.com/article/senate-passes-ensuring-patient-access-and-effective-drug-enforcement-act#.Vuy–4I1Vjw.blogger WASHINGTON — The Senate this week unanimously passed the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act to help ensure that prescription drugs land in the hands of patients and not those who would abuse them. The bill, authored by Sens. Orrin […]
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Family members search for answers after suicide at beachside rehab house
Posted on March 20, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve
Delray Beach: Xanax, addiction and death http://thecoastalstar.ning.com/profiles/blogs/delray-beach-xanax-addiction-and-death Family members search for answers after suicide at beachside rehab house Tod Abrams’ last act, in a life that included a once-thriving career as a Hollywood film executive and fathering a son whom he said he adored, was to tie a pair of bathrobe cords together, loop […]
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“This is really the first time CDC has waded into the water of giving prescribers advice on how to practice medicine,”
Posted on March 20, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve
Centers for Disease Control releases controversial opioid guidelines http://www.kmtv.com/news/national/centers-for-disease-control-releases-controversial-opioid-guidelines AURORA, Colo. — The Centers for Disease Control released new guidelines for opioid prescriptions Tuesday in an effort to fight the disturbing trend of abuse and prescription drug deaths. The move is a first in the medical world, with the CDC telling doctors to stop writing […]
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One year after the Obama Administration came to power.. interpretation of the law(s) changed ?
Posted on March 20, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve
Why are federal Inspectors General not allowed to do their job? http://weartv.com/news/nation-world/why-are-federal-inspectors-general-not-allowed-to-do-their-job When DEA agents last year were accused of having sex parties with prostitutes paid for by drug cartels, an investigation by the Inspectors General of the Department of Justice was immediately launched. In their concluding report, they noted getting access to information was […]
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We’ve come out a little strong at this point in time about the risks of NSAIDs in older people
Posted on March 20, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve
Experts Warn Against Long-Term Use of Common Pain Pills http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/06/experts-warn-against-long-term-use-of-common-pain-pills/?_r=1 Aspirin and ibuprofen are staples in just about every medicine chest and first aid kit. They’re sold over the counter, and they’re not expensive. Most people don’t think twice about taking them. But they should — especially if they’re elderly. Last week, an expert panel […]
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Fibromyalgia Awareness – Short Film
Posted on March 20, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve
In case you’re wondering how qualified the Happy Seven team is to be taking on this project, take a minute to read through this update. Writer/director Sophie Meath is an award-winning filmmaker. Her work has been honored at the Five16 Film Festival in St. Paul (Best Narrative, 2013; Best Music Video, 2014), the Intercollegiate National […]
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