France Says 'oui' to Marijuana-Based Medicine

France says 'oui' to marijuana-based medicine

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France's ministry of health announced Thursday that it has approved a cannabis-based mouth spray known as Sativex, a move that brings Paris into line with 17 other European countries, which allow marijuana to be prescribed for medical reasons. Cannabis …
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Psychiatrists look to treat mild depression without use of medication

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While some doctors recklessly prescribe antidepressants, which are not very effective for patients with mild depression, others are focusing on adjusting the sleep patterns of their patients without the use of medication. A man in his 40s came to see …
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For Young People Addicted to Painkillers, the Path Less Taken — Why?

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Abuse of prescription (Rx) medications, particularly of Rx opioids (medicines that treat pain), continues to be one of the nation's most concerning health problems. Mistakenly, many adolescents believe that Rx opioids are safe because they are …
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Bond revoked for driver in August double-fatal in North Troy

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Judge Howard VanBentheusen issued the order Tuesday after James Lillicrap, a deputy prosecutor with the Orleans County State's Attorney's office, informed the court that Gabree's father had reported that she was once again abusing prescription drugs …
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