Monthly Archives: October 2013

Meth in the U.S.

States are battling Meth makers to limit the ingredients they use. The government is doing its best to pass bills that would require a doctors prescription to most of these drugs. The drugs contain pseudoephedrine, the crucial ingredient in methamphetamine. … Continue reading

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Baruch Drug Abuse

Research has shown that one of the most widely used drugs amongst college students is Ridelin. Ridelin is commonly used in the treatment of the symptoms of ADHD and ADD. It allows the user to stay focused and on task. … Continue reading

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OxyContin

In Maine drugstores, there has been an increase in robberies in pharmaceutics store. One cause of the robbery is that the thieves are desperate for more drugs. Police have tried to come up with a solution. They want to put … Continue reading

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Inadequate Fight Against Drugs Hampers Russia’s Ability to Curb H.I.V.

The article “Inadequate Fight Against Drugs Hampers Russia’s Ability to Curb H.I.V.” by Michael Schwirtz is about how Russia fails to control people abusing drugs and the spread of H.I.V. The failure to lower the number of drug users in … Continue reading

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Newly Born and Withdrawn

Newly Born and Withdrawing from Painkillers In Bangor, Maine and across the country a very sad and common occurrence is taking place. A 3 year old baby was going through Opiate withdrawal and had to take Methadone, a drug known … Continue reading

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PCP in NYC

A Drug Feared in the ’70’s Is Tied to Suspect in Killings For the first time since the 70’s, the use of the drug PCP (Phencyline) has been on the rise in New York. In a recent event, Larime Price … Continue reading

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