Reckless Prescribing, Lost Lives

Published December 11, 2012

Reckless prescribing, lost lives

Filed under: drug addiction in the philippines

He prescribed powerful painkillers to addicts who had no medical need for them, conducted sham examinations and appeared to be a key supplier for drug dealers, according to court records. He wrote more prescriptions than the entire staffs of some …
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Video games are designed to get you hooked

Filed under: drug addiction in the philippines

“They keep playing the game despite harmful consequences so, in my mind, absolutely, I believe it is the same disease as alcohol or drug addiction.” While the stereotypical video game …. authorities said Thursday. (AP Photo/ Philippine Army 10th ID …
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More aggressive anti-drug effort pushed in Davao del Norte

Filed under: drug addiction in the philippines

12 (PIA) — The provincial government has pushed for a more aggressive stance in the fight against drug addiction as the Provincial Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation Board (PDAPRB) started the one-week Anti-Drug Abuse Prevention Week Monday …
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We support to the Governments efforts to Curb Down and Minimize if not STOP the Proliferation of Drug Addiction in the Philippines!!!!!! – by vittstar (STAR ALLIANCE)