Methadone or Buprenorphine for Maintenance Therapy of Opioid Addiction …

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Common symptoms of opioid addiction may be defined as a compulsion to "use," craving of the individual's drug (or drugs) of choice, continued abuse of the drugs despite perceived or known negative consequences, loss of control of the behavior to not …
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Existing gold-based drug is toxic to 'Baghdad boil' infection

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While more research needs to be done before auranofin can be used as a treatment for leishmaniasis, U.Va.'s Dr. Richard Pearson, one of the nation's top experts on the disease, hailed the findings as a major breakthrough. "The problem has been that we …
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Where to find Narcan

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“We train people how to recognize the signs and symptoms of overdose,” Kennedy said. Making sure to call 911 … It's a support group for parents and family members dealing with a loved one's addiction to heroin, Oxycontin and other drugs. Learn to …
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Courier Times Community Calendar for February 24

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To encourage socialization and help to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 6-7 p.m. Thu; Dual Diagnosis. 7-8 p.m. Thu. A twelve-step self-help group for people with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse …
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