Smuggling Drugs Into Berlin Prison an Escalating Problem

Smuggling drugs into Berlin prison an escalating problem
The Buprenorphine Information Center's website says in its legal use, the drug is intended to help people discontinue the “misuse of opiates without experiencing withdrawal symptoms.” But the website cautions that buprenorphine itself “may be abused, … Read more on The Union Leader

Mountain lovers may have a test to predict altitude sickness
AS any mountain climber knows, reaching high altitudes is not without its thrills and risks. But now scientists say that they can help a problem that until now was difficult to predict — mountain sickness. … and suggest particular behaviours and … Read more on The Sun Daily

Editorial: Symptoms of a larger problem
“It's a community problem and I think there's a community solution,” Sullivan said, pointing to the planned 25-bed women's addiction treatment center in Greenfield as representative of a sea-change in attitudes to addiction. We hope he's right. But if … Read more on The Recorder