Social Problems – Prescription Drug Abuse

Social Problems – Prescription Drug Abuse – Sociology 131 Social Problems Final – Michigan State University *No copyright infringement intended, I own nothing!*

Study aid drugs not worth the side effects, health concerns

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In addition to Adderall, college students have also been known to abuse the drug Provigil or more commonly known as, Modafinil. The drug, which is intended to help those diagnosed with narcolepsy and sleep apnea, has been used by students to stay …
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Mental Illness in Seniors Hits Healthcare System Hard

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"These are people who probably have neurological consequences of long-term substance use, including alcoholism and psychotropic drug use," which may help explain the higher rate of falls, Dr. Ahmed said. In adjusted analyses, patients with serious …
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American Medical Association takes on marijuana … fumbles then punts

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Policies should move away from arrest and incarceration of drug users by addressing drug misuse, addiction, and overdose through a public health framework, expanding access to treatment and redirecting law enforcement resources to prevent serious and …
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Peralta Acknowledges Drug Education Program

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These materials and activities have helped people around the world learn about the destructive side effects of drugs and thereby make the decision for themselves to not use them. As president of the Spanish American Medical Dental Society, Mota …
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