SG: addiction is a DISEASE.. Republican’s health plan: doesn’t even mention treating addiction and mental health

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

PD Editorial: Addiction is a disease, and it can be treated http://www.pressdemocrat.com/opinion/6354431-181/pd-editorial-addiction-is-a About 21 million Americans have substance abuse disorders. They are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and their addiction is destroying their lives. Along the way, they drag down their families and place a tremendous burden on society. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently […]

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SG: all consumption of federally proscribed drugs as misuse, no matter the context or consequences.

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Surgeon General’s Report Mistakenly Treats All Drug Use As a Problem Vivek Murthy does not acknowledge the possibility that nonmedical consumption of psychoactive substances could be beneficial. http://reason.com/blog/2016/11/18/surgeon-generals-report-mistakenly-treat You might think Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who acknowledges marijuana’s medical utility, has relatively enlightened views on drug policy. But a report he released yesterday reveals that […]

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Belladonna extract prompts recall of #CVS homeopathic products

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Belladonna extract prompts recall of CVS homeopathic products outbreaknewstoday.com/belladonna-extract-prompts-recall-cvs-homeopathic-products-35665/ Raritan Pharmaceuticals, a contract manufacturer for Homeolab USA, is voluntarily recalling homeopathic products containing belladonna extract (see products below) due to the potential for variation in the content of belladonna extract in the products. The U.S. FDA has tested some products and recovered varying levels of […]

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