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Every year, the Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF) provides an insight into teenage drug abuse by surveying high school students. In the 2019 report, it…
Can Suboxone for detox from opiates be safe? Let’s learn more about the controversial drug and find out if this is the right treatment option.
The Governor of New Jersey plants to unveil New Jersey laws to fight heroin addiction. So far, 3 of the 21 legislatures have been made…
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Addiction lawsuits are a tangled web of blame, criminal charges, large cash settlements, and career losses. But at the heart of this are families seeking…
Broken bones, sprains, and head injuries are common for athletes at all levels of play. Frequently, athletes receive strong painkillers to treat these injuries. No…
Generally, cough syrups contain codeine. It helps reduce cough, but it’s also an opiate- meaning it can be habit-forming.
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