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By Jamie Myles on November 1st, 2009

Your Kids and Oxycontin: It Could be a Deadly Combination

OxyContin contains oxycodone, a very strong narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine. Because OxyContin is time-released, breaking, chewing or crushing it may result in overdose. It is intended to relieve moderate to severe pain that is present all the time. Combining OxyContin with sleeping pills, tranquilizers and other pain medications, or with alcohol, may result in injury or death. Taking OxyContin daily can result in physical dependence.

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By Ashli Arispe on July 4th, 2009

Prescription Drug Abuse: The New Craze

Describes why prescription drug abuse is so popular,what the signs are, and who is most at risk.

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By JC Eberhart on June 20th, 2009

Overdose: Help Your Therapist Help You

Accidental overdose can be prevented by helping your helping professionals help you.

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By jdesormes on April 5th, 2009

Tiny Little Boxes

An dangerous tale of twisted addiction.

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By Jerry Rui on March 22nd, 2009

Vitamin E

An essential Vitamin that contributes to good health. Learn the basics about Vitamin E and its functions.

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By Damon Scally on December 23rd, 2008

Do Drugs Make or Break Artists?

An open discussion about the affects of drugs on musicians, actors, and writers.

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By Lucas Dié on November 10th, 2008

Vitamin Overdose: a Myth

Like Santa Clause’s story, the papers tell us at least once a year another fairy story about vitamin overdose. It’s a myth that seems deeply rooted in publishers’ editing rooms and their adverts sales department.

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