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Smoking Could Lead to Alcohol Dependence
John Bathen | 24 April

A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience indicates that smoking leads to alcoholism. This conclusion came from a study

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Why 4/20 Shouldn’t Be National Marijuana Day
John Bathen | 20 April

April 20th has become known as national marijuana day. Every year on this day, groups get together to smoke marijuana.

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Flakka- The Newest Party Drug
John Bathen | 17 April

There is a new and dangerous synthetic drug on the market called Flakka. Flakka has been nicknamed the ‘insanity drug’

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Americans Spend Billions on Medication Each Year
John Bathen | 16 April

New data from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics shows that Americans are spending more money than ever before on

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PDMP Now Available as an APP
John Bathen | 15 April

The New Jersey Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is now available in app form. Registered physicians and pharmacists can now

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Teens May Use Drugs to be Popular
John Bathen | 14 April

In the United States, prescription drugs kill more teenagers than any other illicit drugs. The Centers for Disease Control and

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Adding Images to Cigarette Cartons
John Bathen | 13 April

In the United States, all cigarette cartons are labeled with a warning about the effects of smoking. This warning states

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A Quarter of Narcotic Users Misuse the Medication
John Bathen | 10 April

Prescription narcotics use and misuse has been rising at an alarming rate. New research shows that one in four patients

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Do Not Use ADHD Medications as an Energy Booster
John Bathen | 8 April

Both children and adults are affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is a mental disorder in which people

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Doctor Shopping
John Bathen | 27 March

Addicts often go to great lengths to get their drug of choice, even by lying to medical professionals. A popular

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