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Drug Addiction: Florida to charge welfare applicants to take drug test
Orlando, Florida (CNN) – Starting on July 1 in Florida, anyone who applies for welfare must first pass a drug…
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Drug Addiction: Is It Unfair To Use Cash To Motivate Patients For Health Goals?
Members of the UK and US public disapprove of using cash incentives to spark changes in health behaviours among patients, deeming these methods to be unfair, reveals research published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics. Financial incentives are increasingly being used to encourage patients to stick to drug abstinence, weight loss, and smoking cessation programmes, despite mixed or limited …
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Drug Addiction: Drug Addiction : How to Tell if a Person is Using Cocaine

People using cocaine often have telltale signs, such as dilated pupils, erratic behavior, nervousness and irritability. Determine if someone you know is using cocaine with tips from a practicing psychiatrist in this free video on drug addiction. Expert: Dr George Northrup Contact: docgmd.com Bio: Dr. George Northrup earned his medical degree at The University of South Florida in Tampa and completed his psychiatry residency at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz Series Description: Drug addiction is a life threatening illness, but these tips can help save someone’s life. Become aware of the signs and symptoms of drug addiction with help from a practicing psychiatrist in this free video series on drug addiction.
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