Drug–addicted Moms Face Barriers to Recovery

Drug–addicted moms face barriers to recovery
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Social, economic and logistical barriers keep many pregnant, drug-addicted women in Iowa from accessing substance abuse treatment. Yet, despite attention given the problem over the years, social stigma and … "It is almost setting … Read more on Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

To Judge Sleep Aids, US Looks at Drowsy Driving in the Morning
The Food and Drug Administration is taking heightened interest in the issue, as new evidence suggests what many people have long suspected: the effects of common prescription sleep aids like Ambien can persist well into the next day. Of particular … Read more on New York Times

One in 10 Americans have taken drugs prescribed for others: poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Kurt is a 32-year-old IT systems administrator from Des Moines, Iowa. He has a colleague who had … While about six in ten Americans who used another person's prescriptions did so for pain relief, a fifth took them to sleep or to … Read more on Reuters