“The Prescription Drug Epidemic”A Coalitions Story, Documentary Trailer

“The Prescription Drug Epidemic”A Coalitions Story, documentary trailer – Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition’s documentary trailer: “Prescription Drug Epidemic” A Coalitions Journey”. ASAC began in 2001 as a community response t…

Proposal seeks to curb heroin abuse in Ky.

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In recent years, Kentucky lawmakers have passed legislation to combat the rise in prescription drug abuse, synthetic drugs and methamphetamine production. Now heroin is emerging as a primary target in the legislative session that opens in early January.
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Warfarin to treat irregular heartbeat may up stroke risk at first: study

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TORONTO – Some patients with an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation appear to have almost double the risk of a stroke in the first 30 days after starting treatment with warfarin — even though the anti-clotting drug is prescribed to …
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