Deaths From Painkiller Abuse Should Lead to Shifts in Health Industry

Deaths from painkiller abuse should lead to shifts in health industry

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No one wants doctors to stop caring about pain — only to ensure that the treatment doesn't bring another kind of agony such as painkiller abuse. (Shutterstock). Has American medicine … Statistics show that the rise in abuse has tracked a rise in …
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Majority of kids with ADHD face mental health woes as adults, study shows

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He calls on parents of kids with ADHD to ensure their children are getting high-quality treatment and remain in treatment as they enter adolescence, making sure they are getting screened for other associated problems like substance abuse and depression …
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Gainesville leads nation in antipsychotic drug use

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"Treating psychosis in a community is notoriously difficult to treat with a narrow list of available drug options," Stevens said. "Gainesville enjoys a fairly wide antipsychotic med option list." Pressure from pharmaceutical company representatives has …
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Police Advice On Suicides

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If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide, you should take their distress seriously, listen non- judgmentally, and help them get to a professional for evaluation and treatment. People consider … According to research and statistics …
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