Drug Articles

1). Recognizing The Signs Of Alcohol Abuse By : Aurel Radulescu
Alcohol abuse, or alcoholism, is a serious illness that often requires immediate treatment. Not everyone knows what to look for in terms of alcohol abuse, but the truth is that there are very definitive signs that can quickly confirm the need for treatment. Many alcoholics drink because they are angry or sad, but often end up feeling guilty either while they are drinking or after the effects wear off.
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2). Oxycodone Abuse & Addiction & Side Effects & Testing By : Stalin
Oxycodone is a prescription drug that acts as a depressant of the central nervous system. It is a narcotic, much like Vicodin and morphine and is used to treat moderate to severe pain like that caused by fractures, arthritis, childbirth and serious diseases like Cancer Going by such brand names as Percocet, OxyContin, Tylox and Percodan, oxycodone is an opiate that is highly addictive and is being abused by many.
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3). Seven Ways to Use Market Segmentation at a Health Plan By : Richard Hamer
Implementing marketing segmentation is never a slam dunk and health plans have more difficulty than other firms because of their regulatory environment. But the pattern of decisions is simple when they are broken into steps. First, market segmentation research is needed to identify and define market segments. This process is fairly involved and is described elsewhere.
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4). What Are Detox Drinks? By : Alfred J.James
Certain antibiotics (like Amoxicillin) are claimed to cause a positive for heroin or cocaine. My expert source was unable to verify this, so I regret that there is some uncertainty here. Some legal products actually contain small amounts of illegal chemicals. All tests, including the GC/MS, will test you positive because the metabolites derived from the true positive are identical to the metabolites of the illegal drugs.
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5). Generic Drugs vs. Brand Name Drugs By : Robert Palmer
Name brand medication or generic brand? This is a question that we may find ourselves asking from time to time. Which is cheaper? Which is more effective? Basically, which is better? Well, hopefully, this article will help clarify any bit of confusion and enlighten you as to which would best benefit you. So, you really want to know which is better? How about if I say both are safe and effective? Would you believe me? Well, it’s true.
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6). Secrets of Market Segmentation in a Nutshell By : Richard Hamer
Market segments consist of groups of people or organizations that are similar in terms of how they respond to a particular marketing mix or in other ways that are meaningful for marketing planning purposes. The entire field of market segmentation is based on this idea, that consumers have differing needs. They will find value in different products.
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7). New ‘Executive Alcohol/Opiate Detox’ attracts celebrities to Palm Beach By : Alfredo Arango
People from various walks of life such as business executives, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians, and even the armed forces and the religious world are flocking to Palm Beach from different parts of the globe, and not necessarily to enjoy the spectacular beaches, but rather to save their lives. They are coming to break harmful dependencies to a variety of addictive substances-- medical conditions which until recently were considered taboo to such people.
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8). Erectile Dysfunction – Discover More About Its Causes and The Various Ways To Cure Impotence Problem By : John Lim
What causes impotence? How can it be treated? Get more information on Erectile Dysfunction here.
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9). How Antidepressant Drugs Work & Effect Us? By : Stalin
While not necessarily addictive, antidepressant drugs can cause serious side effects that lead to erratic behavior. Such side effects create a dangerous situation in the workplace, the home, while driving and in many other instances. Those antidepressant drugs of particular concern are tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline is an antidepressant drug that goes by the brand name Limbitrol.
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10). Passive Smoke And Positives! Detox Today! By : Darry J.Oswald
Passive smoke and positives: Second hand marijuana smoke in a car can cause you to fail the next day. It is possible that second hand [marijuana] smoke will raise someone to the 50 ng/mL level; however, extreme exposure is required. For instance, a closed car full of pot smokers and a non-smoker may render the non-smoker positive for both urinalysis and the hair test, provided that they are sealed in the car for a while.
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11). Online Counseling - a Timely Happenstance By : David Snape
Online counseling may be the latest and greatest improvement in therapy. It seems to be perfect for this fast-paced world with many workers who sit by their computer screens all day long. Yet, it is not limited to today's information technology workers or those whose work requires being online frequently. Imagine how convenient it will be to read a.
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12). THC Patch and Gum Right Around the Corner? By : David Maillie
Doctors have known that marijuana can be useful in the treatment of emaciated and anorexic patients from diseases like chemotherapy and AIDS. Many doctors have and still prescribe marijuana - yes it can be obtained legally through a prescription. Now, the government is doing research into a patch or possibly gum, along with the Marinol pill to treat more malodys like gulf war syndrome and similar.
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13). PCP: Effects of Deadly Angel Dust Addiction By : Stalin
What is PCP, exactly? While developed during the 50’s to be used as anesthesia, phencyclidine, or PCP, has never made it to the market for human use. Due to the erratic side effects, it was deemed illegal. Now going by such street names as angel dust, rocket fuel, and wack, PCP is sold as an illicit substance, and a very dangerous one at that. Effects of PCP People who use PCP experience different sensations.
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14). Why is Reverse Segmentation So Sexy? By : Richard Hamer
The sex appeal of great market research data often fades after it's presentation because companies don't know what to do with it. The central issue is linking your new and terribly interesting research to your own customer and prospect data. Fortunately there are straightforward ways to get to market segmentation and break the pattern of mass marketing that leads many companies to “also ran” status.
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15). The Healing Continues: What Do I Do Now After Drug Rehab? By : Abhilash Patel
Having gone through alcohol or drug rehabilitation is a major undertaking. Congratulations. Now you might be wondering several things. Where do I go from here? What do I do with my new life? What are the best strategies for staying clean and sober? The information in this article answers all of these important questions. It comes mostly from the experts: people, like you, who were once in a treatment center and have been in recovery for many years.
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16). Instant Drug Testing Methods & Procedures By : Stalin
Drug testing involves many different methods and devices that detect whether or not a person has been using drugs or is currently under the influence. Drug testing products are available for home and office use that help concerned parents or employers find out the truth about their teen or employees. Likewise, drug testing procedures assist employers in creating a workplace drug testing program that ensures the safety and wellbeing of their employees while still protecting their rights.
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17). The History of Antibiotics By : Josh Stone
At sometime or another, almost every physician has prescribed an antibiotic. Their uses range from treatments of lacerations to infections to pneumonia. The controversy over their usage possibly ensures that they may not be used much longer.
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18). Detox Drink: Can We Beat The Hair Test? By : Darry J.Oswald
Hair testing: When THC metabolites are in the blood, they go through the blood vessels in the head, and get filtered through the hair. THC metabolites remain in the hair as a permanent record. The hair test costs several hundred dollars ($150-$300) and is rarely given because urinalysis is cheaper (approximately $65) and more accurate. (The hair test equipment and setup goes for over a million).
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19). Family Systems Therapy By : Peggy Davis
At its basic foundation, family systems theory holds that clients with any mental health diagnosis, addiction or substance abuse disorder, can be more effectively treated if we take their relationships with their families into consideration. The client’s family system, be it functional or dysfunctional, is an important component to address when treating someone in recovery.
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20). What Every Professional Needs To Know About Alcoholism And Drug Addiction By : Abhilash Patel
Alcoholism & Drug Addiction are common realities in today’s society. Some estimates have shown that over twenty percent of the United States population battles with a substance abuse problem. Not only health caregivers and social workers encounter this population on a regular basis. Indeed, even company managers and professionals most likely encounter some (if not many) of this percentage more often then not.
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21). Diet Pills Revealed - Are Prescription Diet Pills A Rip-Off? By : Robert Palmer
Nowadays, more and more prescription diet pills are being fabricated in labs across the country. But do they really work? Judging from the results of noted research, I would say no. Still, others would disagree entirely. You be the judge. Prescription diet pills can be grouped into two separate categories. They are either appetite suppressants or they are fat blockers.
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22). Finding The Right Alcohol And Drug Treatment By : Bill Johnson
Many people obviously like the odd glass of beer, or perhaps a sip of their favorite wine, but these are the folks that believe in moderation where alcoholic beverages are concerned. Lots of people in contrast have taken their passion for beer to an utopian level. The question purists are asking is how many glass of beer is too much? A quick survey will reveal the startling fact that many people, especially college students socialize by drinking and partying, and alarmingly, one case per night is gulped to quench their thirst.
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23). Prozac Returns By : Kadence Buchanan
In the late eighties and early-nineties, Prozac was pronounced as the new wonder drug, a magical cure for depression that was patronized by millions of people worldwide. Prozac was later discredited when murmurs spread that it could spur suicidal tendencies in regular users. These days, Prozac is making a big comeback in the most unlikely of places: law enforcement.
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24). Nailing a Migraine: Hitting It Hard and Early By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
Most people with migraine attacks learn that they have more success if they treat their attacks early rather than delaying medication until two or more hours have passed. They find there is a window of opportunity during which they can resolve their headaches completely, but if they wait too long, then in most cases the treatment is not nearly as good, and the attacks run their full course.
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25). Drug Trade Accounts for Forty Percent of the Afghan Economy By : David Snape
The voice on the radio suddenly forced its way into my conscious awareness. Absolutely staggering, I felt it deep in my gut with no uncertainty. Forty Percent of the Afghan economy is from illegal drug production and trafficking. More disturbing is the fact that the United States has nothing that can replace the drug trade for Afghan entrepreneurs.
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