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There was a time, that in order to get a prescription, a patient had to make an appointment with their doctor, have a consultation, and then take their doctor-approved prescription to a local pharmacy to be filled. Although some people still get their prescriptions in this fashion, technology has quickened the transfer of medicine in beneficial ways and in some detrimental ways. ...

For decades there have been many studies on men and alcohol abuse. Not until recently has research on alcohol abuse in women been so extensively researched. As more women than ever are in professional careers, added stresses and social expectations are contributing to more alcohol problems in females than ever before recorded. ...

The sad news of mega celebrity Whitney Houston's death has brought to the fore the serious issue of prescription drug abuse in America. While the singer's death remains a matter of investigation, many expect that prescription drugs were a contributing factor in the young star's demise. Sadly, this would be only the latest name to be added to a list of celebrities with substance abuse problems. The image of ...

Gambling addictions are already largely fueled by those who imagine they will be that lucky one to hit the jackpot by becoming the next Powerball winner. The addicted gambler dreams of erasing all their financial worries and obtaining incredible wealth. ...

Through his own battle with opiate addiction, former professional basketball star Chris Herren has found a way to help others like himself. The 36-year-old New England native founded The Herren Project to assist individuals and their families that are struggling with substance abuse. ...

The medical field is seeing more and more babies born to mothers addicted to prescription drugs. The problem has reached epidemic proportions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the biggest news is that it is causing several organizations to reevaluate how it treats these tiny patients. ...

According to last month's report from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) the nation has experienced a sharp rise in the number of accidental drug overdoses and that rise is directly attributable to an increase in the usage of opioid medications. ...

Fame, fortune and career success, what more could an American League MVP hope for? In the case of Texas Rangers' outfielder Josh Hamilton, a few drinks had to be added to the mix. ...

In the year 2000, Colorado voters decided to make medical use of marijuana legal for patients suffering with certain conditions. Since then, there has been an explosion of shops, called dispensaries, from which patients can buy their 'prescription' marijuana. What is proving most troubling is that an alarming number of these dispensaries are housed within eyeshot of Colorado's public and private schools. Re ...

Although the media has recently been focusing primarily on the impact of prescription drug abuse in the United States, the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs remains an enormous threat to our economy, physical safety and social framework. Recent estimates show that use of illicit drugs has cost the US close to $200 billion annually in the areas of criminal justice, healthcare, and corporate productivity ...