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Investigation Reveals Several Auburn Tigers Players Remained on the Team Even After Testing... by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine A six-month investigation by ESPN The Magazine and “E:60″ found that some members of the Auburn Tigers — the Auburn University football team — continued to play for the team ... Read on »

Researchers Find Laser Light as Possible Treatment for Cocaine Addiction by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine We already know that treating cocaine addiction and other substance abuse problems can be done with the help of FDA-approved medicines and behavioral approaches, among other ... Read on »

Moms take up cause to teach teens about the Dangers of OTC Drug Abuse by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Thank you to Klean Treatment Center for this guest post! A group of mothers have taken it into their own hands to spread the word about a lesser known kind of drug abuse amo ... Read on »

Florida Prosecutors Refuse to File Marijuana Charges Against Robert and Cathy Jordan by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine State prosecutors have decided not to file charges against the couple who was found growing medical marijuana at their home. Robert and Cathy Jordan got the shock of their l ... Read on »

Arizona Anti-Drug Abuse Law Includes Synthetic Drug Ban by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine State Governor Jan Brewer signed into law on Wednesday legislation that would combat the production and use of synthetic marijuana and bath salts. HB 2327, sponsored by Rep. ... Read on »

Exclusive Interview on Brain Imbalance and Substance Abuse with Brain State Technologies Founder by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The world we live in today presents so many distractions and influences that contribute to an imbalanced brain. Stress is everywhere, and so are junk foods. What’s more, add ... Read on »

Utah Judge Busted for Prescription Drugs, Which Kill More People than Traffic Accidents in that... by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The recent arrest of a Salt Lake City court judge has shed light on the severity of Utah’s prescription drug abuse problem. According to Deseret News, Judge Virginia Bausket ... Read on »

Florida Medical Marijuana Legislations Get Little Chance of Passing While “Bongs” Ban... by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Measures that would legalize medical marijuana in the Sunshine State are not having any luck of getting a hearing in the Senate or House, but a legislation that outlaws the ... Read on »

FDA Says Temporary Tattoos May Cause Blisters and Permanent Scarring by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Getting a tattoo may sound like a fun thing to do, and for those who are afraid of needles, a temporary tattoo is just the perfect alternative. But before you rush into gett ... Read on »

Oxycodone Deaths in Florida Dropped in the First Half of 2012 by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The number of Oxycodone-related deaths in Florida during the first six months of 2012 has significantly dropped, according to new data released by the state’s Department of ... Read on »

Improving Your Health with Today’s Technology by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine There’s no doubt that the world’s technology has become extremely sophisticated at the turn of the 21st century. We now have the thinnest and lightest laptops to date; numer ... Read on »

New York Legislators Make Another Attempt to Legalize Medical Marijuana by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Some of New York’s legislators believe it’s about time the state joins the other 18 states that have legalized medical marijuana for the benefit of seriously ill patients. T ... Read on »

Americans Account for 80% of Border Patrol Drug Arrests by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Border Patrol drug busts often paint a picture of Mexicans smuggling banned substances into the United States. But according to a report released on March 26 by the Center f ... Read on »

SBM holds 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions in San Francisco by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The Society of Behavioral Medicine’s (SBM) 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions took place in San Francisco March 20-23. Check out my Twitter summary for this eve ... Read on »

Maryland Medical Marijuana Bill Wins House Support by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The state House of Delegates approved on Monday, March 25, a bill that would legalize the availability of medical marijuana through academic research centers. Receiving a 10 ... Read on »

Alcohol Consumption versus Cigarette Smoking: Which is More Dangerous? by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine So much has been said about alcohol drinking and cigarette smoking. Even though both practices have been widely accepted since time immemorial, a bunch of laws were put in p ... Read on »

Heavy Smoking More Likely to Occur in Adults with Mental Illness or Substance Abuse Disorder by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Tobacco use among adults is attributed to a number of risk factors, including family history. However, a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admini ... Read on »

Methamphetamine Use During Pregnancy May Affect a Child’s Stress-Response System by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The use of illegal drugs is bad for health, especially for pregnant women. According to a new study published in the May issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs ... Read on »

Washington D.C.’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open Next Month by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine It’s been more than two years since Washington D.C. legalized medical marijuana, and finally, the District’s first ever pot dispensary will see the light of day come April. ... Read on »

New Study Shows the Impact of Energy Drinks to Heart Health by Lena Butler Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Amidst all the controversies surrounding energy drinks, a new study presented at an American Heart Association conference found that energy drink consumption may raise blood ... Read on »

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