Why Has the FDA Allowed Xanax to Stay on the Market With the Overwhelming Potential for Addiction?
Question by Auntmarsa: Why has the FDA allowed Xanax to stay on the market with the overwhelming potential for addiction?
I know it sounds naive but I have seen so many instances of abuse and wonder at what point the societal cost of a drug outweighs the benefits. I just don’t understand.
Founder Tells Harrowing Story at 'Project Purple' Celebration
Founder tells harrowing story at 'Project Purple' celebration
Filed under: drug abuse help for teens
The national organization is an initiative of the Herren Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation established by Herren to help individuals and families struggling with addiction, educate the public on the substance abuse epidemic, encourage teens and …
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Mother, Son Plead Not Guilty to Drug-Induced Homicide
Mother, son plead not guilty to drug-induced homicide
Filed under: national institute on drug abuse
Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate more potent than morphine used to treat patients with severe pain, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Authorities said Carolyn got the medication from her husband and sold it to her son. She had said at a …
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Is It Time to Go Long or Short Telik?
Is It Time To Go Long Or Short Telik?
Filed under: residential drug treatment programs
(More…) Shares of Telik Inc (TELK) jumped an astounding 105% last Friday upon the announcement of the company receiving Orphan Drug Status for its flagship drug ezatiostat hydrochloride (Telintra®), indicated for the treatment of Myelondysplastic …
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