Markus Heilig: We Should Use the Rx Drugs We Have to Treat Alcoholism

Markus Heilig: We should use the Rx drugs we have to treat alcoholism
With about 80,000 Americans dying each year, excessive alcohol use remains the third most-preventable cause of death in the United States, topped only by smoking and obesity. Alcohol remains a stubborn killer of people in their prime. The tragedy is … Read more on Capital Times

A “boring” painkiller offers relief without the addiction
Researchers hoping to separate the beneficial, analgesic effects of painkillers from their side effects may have finally developed a drug that offers pain relief with less risk of addiction. Technology Review reports. Opioids like morphine remain the … Read more on SmartPlanet.com (blog)

Prescription drug abuse spawns campaign against 'epidemic' across state
That information, including how to recognize the signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse and where to find help, are now just a click away at www.BitterPill.IN.gov, Zoeller said. Zoeller and the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task … Read more on nwitimes.com