Controversy Around 'Study Drug'

Controversy around 'study drug'

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The 21-year old was addicted to Adderall XR, a prescription medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. Adderall is known as the “study drug,” because of its ability to help students focus and stay …
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Police seize criminal assets worth millions

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The bulk of the assets restrained and forfeited related to the sale of drugs or fraud, Mr Hamilton said. Assets could be seized if it … Mr Hamilton said money from the sale of forfeited assets would be used to fight crime and drug addiction. Topics …
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Doctors decry ban on low-cost painkiller for the terminally ill

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The health ministry notified that the medicine was banned because of its potential to cause adverse effects. The unofficial reason for the ban was the possibility of the drug being misused by addicts, experts said. The drug was banned in the UK …
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Ban Ki-moon to interact with KISS students

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The interaction with KISS students will focus on tribal girl child education at higher secondary level. Ban Ki-moon will also interact on different youth issues including health, education, good governance, livelihood, employment, science and drugs …
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