Opiates are being over-prescribed, say doctor and pharmacist associations

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The growing rate of prescription drug abuse and addiction in P.E.I. is being aggravated in part by doctors over-prescribing opiates, say the associations representing physicians and pharmacists in the province. … “That would help me as the pharmacist …
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Jenna Jameson's bizarre interview behaviour may actually help book sales

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However, Jenna – who has been accused of having an addiction to Oxycontin by her former boyfriend Tito Ortiz – appeared distracted during the brief interview. Wild thing: The 39-year-old wore a zebra and leopard print jumpsuit with a denim jacket and …
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Wootton parents attend drug abuse forum in Rockville

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Doran told parents that, while schools can help address the issue, parents must accept responsibility. “It's a parental issue more than it's a school issue,” he said. Doran urged parents to be active in stopping substance abuse by not hosting parties …
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