Shortage of drug–treatment facilities for parents hurts families: advocates

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A shortage of treatment facilities where drug-addicted parents can stay with their children is having a devastating impact on at-risk youth in B.C., advocates say. Most facilities do not allow children to stay with parents who are getting help for a …
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Pharmacist consultations before initiation of HCV therapy can mitigate DDI

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BOSTON — Protease inhibitors telaprevir and boceprevir interact with numerous home medications, but a pharmacist consult before initiating hepatitis C therapy can effectively mitigate potential drug-drug interactions, according to results presented at …
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Addiction gene linked to binge-drinking

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In their paper, the scientists said they had demonstrated a potential link between the RASGRF2 variant and reward sensitivity, "a known risk factor for alcohol and drug addiction". They added: "Indeed, follow up of these same boys at age 16 years …
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