Alcohol replacing “DRUG OF CHOICE” to abuse.. replacing opiates ?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Everyone in the world is drinking less alcohol, besides Americans http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/05/23/everyone-in-world-is-drinking-less-alcohol-besides-americans/?intcmp=hpffo&intcmp=obnetwork For the first time in nearly 15 years years, everyone around the globe is drinking less alcohol. Except for people in the U.S. According to new research released by Euromonitor International, worldwide consumption of alcoholic beverages declined by 0.7 percent in 2015. It’s the […]

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Imagine this: Federal courts protecting the (illegal ?) actions of the DEA ?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Menominee Indian Tribes Lawsuit agaisnt the DEA Dismissed http://www.nbc26.com/news/menominee-indian-tribes-lawsuit-agaisnt-the-dea-dismissed MENOMINEE COUNTY, Wis – The Menominee Indian Tribe’s Lawsuit against the Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Justice was dismissed by a federal court in Green Bay. DEA and DOJ agents raided Menominee Tribal land last October. The government says it took tens of thousands of […]

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I’m from the government… and don’t worry about getting screwed

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Why victims of deadly meningitis outbreak haven’t been compensated https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/everybody-has-dropped-the-ball-why-victims-of-the-deadliest-meningitis-outbreak-in-us-history-havent-been-compensated/2016/05/24/a7f2c37c-1ea1-11e6-8c7b-6931e66333e7_story.html Kathy Pugh quit her job when her mother got sick from a tainted medication, and now Pugh spends her days helping the once-vibrant 85-year-old get out of bed, shower and dress. If her mom ever were compensated for what she endured, Pugh said she would […]

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Telemedicine…trade off of convenience over proper diagnosis ?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Study Finds Misdiagnosis, Prescription Errors In Teledermatology http://www.healthitoutcomes.com/doc/study-finds-misdiagnosis-prescription-errors-in-teledermatology-0001 Research reveals virtual visits may be less than effective in treating patients. By Christine Kern, contributing writer A study of 16 online telemedicine companies published by JAMA Dermatology revealed some online physicians misdiagnosed skin cancer, herpes, and syphilis and also prescribed medication without taking a patient’s medical history. […]

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