by Valiant | Jan 10, 2014 | Drug abuse, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse
A new video game has been developed that can help doctors identify patients who abuse prescription drugs, and this game may help save lives. The interactive game is based on research performed by Dr. Michael F. Fleming, associated with the Northwestern University...
by Valiant | Nov 25, 2013 | Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Prescription drug abuse among teens and young adults is on the rise and many parents and medical professionals are concerned about this trend. In some states more teens and young adults die from an overdose due to prescription drug abuse than those who die in an auto...
by Valiant | Sep 16, 2013 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
New safety measures are being put into place by the FDA in order to minimize or even eliminate the risk of prescription drug abuse for narcotic pain medications, but will the results live up to expectations? The new FDA requirement calls for a revised label with new...
by Valiant | Apr 26, 2012 | Prescription drug abuse
https://vimeo.com/668928853/bafeeeafa0 Are friends and family members drug pushers or substance abuse enablers, whether intentionally or unknowingly? A recent analysis by the United States Government says the answer is yes. Gil Kerlikowske, who is U.S. Office of...