Posts Tagged ‘drug policy’
How the Brain Remembers Pleasure: Implications for Addiction
How the Brain Remembers Pleasure: Implications for Addiction
The molecular events that form such "reward memories" appear to differ from those created by drug addiction, despite the popular theory that addiction hijacks normal reward pathways. … "We believe reward memory may serve as a good model for … Read more on Science Daily (press release)
Former Ohio Governor, Congressman Gilligan Dies
As he headed into a campaign for a second term, he claimed a 57 percent increase in state funding for primary and secondary education, a 60 percent boost for mental health, and hefty spending increases for treatment, education, and law enforcement … Read more on LEX18 Lexington KY News
New policy could ease penalties on Adderall
Stimulants such as Adderall and diuretics could be considered substances of abuse, rather than performance-enhancing, in some cases under the terms of the proposal on a new drug policy between the NFL and its players union. In a phone interview with … Read more on USA TODAY
What Is the Medical and Legal Definition of “Narcotics Abuse”?
Question by Kirk: What is the medical and legal definition of “narcotics abuse”?
If a patient suddenly discovered he had been given a diagnoses of “narcotics abuse”, what does that mean? It’s a false claim and it needs further investigation, and moreover, an explanation. But ,can you break it down for me? It immediately conjures up an extremely negative connotation for me.
Best answer:
Answer by KoalaMama
Let’s start at the basics. Narcotics are any of a group of drugs, such as heroin, morphine, and pethidine, that produce numbness and stupor. They are used medicinally to relieve pain but are sometimes also taken for their pleasant effects. Prolonged use may cause addiction, which leads to the abuse.
The definition of abuse would be “misuse, maltreatment, or excessive use.” So, the overindulgence in and dependence on said substance, leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual’s physical or mental health, or the welfare of others, would be defined as narcotics abuse.
White House Drug Policy Director to Talk Policy Changes, Drug Abuse With Teens
White House drug policy director to talk policy changes, drug abuse with teens
The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition will welcome deputy White House Drug Policy director Benjamin B. Tucker to Charlestown Wednesday to discuss reducing prescription drug abuse and the Obama administrations drug policy reform plan. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Drug diversion, legal drugs used for illegal purposes, fuels crime
BETHESDA, Md., July 31 (UPI) — Drug diversion, when legitimate drugs get channeled for illegal uses, helps fuel an epidemic of prescription drug abuse, U.S. health officials say. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Angeles City’s anti-drug abuse council best in PH
ANGELES CITY — The Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (Acadac) has again been recognized as the best in the country by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
White House Drug Policy Director to Talk Policy Changes, Drug Abuse With Teens
White House drug policy director to talk policy changes, drug abuse with teens
The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition will welcome deputy White House Drug Policy director Benjamin B. Tucker to Charlestown Wednesday to discuss reducing prescription drug abuse and the Obama administrations drug policy reform plan. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Angeles City’s anti-drug abuse council best in PH
ANGELES CITY — The Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (Acadac) has again been recognized as the best in the country by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring – Technologies, Markets, and Companies – 2013
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jnrdbv/therapeutic_drug ) has announced the addition of a new report " Therapeutic … Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
White House Drug Policy Director to Talk Policy Changes, Drug Abuse With Teens – Boston.com
White House drug policy director to talk policy changes, drug abuse with teens – Boston.com
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White House drug policy director to talk policy changes, drug abuse with teens
Boston.com The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition will welcome deputy White House Drug Policy director Benjamin B. Tucker to Charlestown Wednesday to discuss reducing prescription drug abuse and the Obama administration's drug policy reform plan. Tucker … White House Official To Discuss Drug Policy with Charlestown Youth |
Drug use of New Mexico teens exceeds Chicago, Detroit – Las Cruces Sun-News
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Drug use of New Mexico teens exceeds Chicago, Detroit
Las Cruces Sun-News But New Mexico teens continue to use every drug measured by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — from marijuana to cocaine to heroin — at higher rates than students nationwide. New Mexico teens use drugs at higher rates than even Chicago, … |
White House Drug Policy Director to Talk Policy Changes, Drug Abuse With Teens
White House drug policy director to talk policy changes, drug abuse with teens
The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition will welcome deputy White House Drug Policy director Benjamin B. Tucker to Charlestown Wednesday to discuss reducing prescription drug abuse and the Obama administrationâs drug policy reform plan. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Timm Herdt: An antidote to prescription drug abuse
Here’s a public health probability pop quiz: Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Sydney suburbs with the biggest drug problems
FIRST ON 7: A 7News investigation has revealed some surprises about Sydney's drug abuse hot spots. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Drug Abuse : The Chemical Tomb – 1969 Social Guidance / Educational Documentary ” – Val73TV” – short documentry that examines the effect of drugs in our changing world.