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Congress is working on addressing the ongoing problem of painkiller addiction by focusing on connecting those who are struggling with the disorder with treatment rather than limiting access to painkillers for all patients, says The New York Times. Recently, the US House of Representatives passed 18 bills with the goal of managing the opioid addiction […]

Adderall is a drug that is commonly prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and adults. It is a stimulant substance that can be very effective in helping people who need assistance to focus and accomplish tasks that would otherwise be difficult. However, Adderall is also a drug that has […]

Pain is a reaction to stimuli that we all hate to have; unless you are a masochist, then it’s probably fine. Pain is a part of what makes us alive, it motivates us to stay away from damaging situations, protect our bodies when we are hurt or trying to heal, avoid similar experiences, and an […]

We all know the dangers of Methamphetamine. It is an artificial drug created using common products found at the store. If you are abstaining, how long till it becomes undetectable? Unless you are independently wealthy, you will eventually need employment. If you pass the interview and have the skills for a job, then you will […]

Back in 2010, Purdue Pharma, the maker of America’s most prescribed pill, Oxycodone, agreed to re-formulate the highly addictive and very commonly abused medication. To me is seemed like a no-brainer for the manufacturer to take a few simple steps to help make a safer product. But Purdue Pharma was in a tough place: keep […]