Addiction Medicine
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DEA bans 'bath salt' chemical
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FDA backs abuse-deterring OxyContin, thwarts generics
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How to avoid opioid misuse
These practical strategies will help you to identify and monitor the risk of opioid analgesic misuse.
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Newer study shows smoking cessation aid is safe
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Genetics contribute to smoking habits of adolescents, adults
Major finding:Ever-smokers with a higher genetic risk were more likely to rapidly progress to heavy smoking, meaning 20 or more cigarettes daily (...
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Panel backs approval of implants for addiction treatment
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Use of electronic cigarettes on the rise
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Cocaine use ups hospital death post subarachnoid hemorrhage
Major Finding: The adjusted odds of in-hospital death were nearly threefold higher in cocaine users than in non-users (OR 2.8; P less than .001)....
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CDC: Multiple cases link synthetic cannabinoid, kidney injury
Major finding: Sixteen cases of acute kidney injury occurred after synthetic cannabinoid use in six states in 2012.Data source: The cases are...