Drugstores Play Doctor: Physicals, Flu Diagnosis, and More
Drugstores Play Doctor: Physicals, Flu Diagnosis, and More
"We're going to get you started on Tamiflu," a prescription drug used to treat influenza. Ms. Hart said she made the flu diagnosis without doing a nasal swab based on Mr. Ostanek's … Using claims data from enrollees in a large Minnesota… Continue reading
Heroin-Related Deaths on the Rise in Minnesota
Heroin-related deaths on the rise in Minnesota
In 2012, heroin users made up 8.8 percent of all people admitted to drug treatment centers, up from 1.3 percent in 1993. The majority of those seeking treatment for heroin ranged from ages 25 to 44. SOLUTIONS: Minnesota launched a statewide strategy to …… Continue reading
Alcohol, Pregnancy a Risky Mix
Alcohol, pregnancy a risky mix
'This was a journey I was not proud of,' Rugena Modisett, at her home in West Toledo, says of her struggle with drug and alcohol addiction and subsequent recovery. All three of her children are afflicted with varying degrees of Fetal … Dr. Clarren… Continue reading
Harm Reduction Victoria Goes to Council
Harm Reduction Victoria goes to Council — VICTORIA – Members of ‘Harm Reduction Victoria’ will go before Victoria City Council tomorrow night to ask for expanded services for drug users. The group sa…
More Support For Families Of Drug Addicts Victoria Information…
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading