Prescription Drug Abuse
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Medicaid Fraud--prescription Drug Diversion
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The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications...
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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies explains the essentials of navigating the plan and how it fits into other Medicare programs or drug coverage plans that readers may have...
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Prescription drug addiction is now one of the nation's most serious drug problems. More Americans are abusing controlled prescription drugs more than cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, and heroin combined. With the exception of marijuana, prescription painkillers are the most widely abused drug in the U.S. Many who are addicted to prescription drugs are "unwitting addicts"--they have no history of drug abuse, but become addicted after taking a drug for legitimate reasons. Rod Colvin understands this problem. His 35-year old brother died as a result of his long-term addiction to painkillers and tranquilizers. Drawing from his personal experience and his background as a counselor, Colvin offers help to those suffering from addiction as well as their families. In this new, third edition, Colvin discusses dynamics of addiction and the newest treatment options; he also offers compelling personal stories from addicts who describe their journeys into recovery. These anecdotes are accompanied by advice from addiction medicine specialists. The Book Answers These Questions: - How does addiction "rewire" the brain? - What are the symptoms of addiction? - Who's at risk for addiction? - Why are more teens abusing prescription drugs?- When does proper medical use of a drug turn into addiction? - What happens if the drugs are stopped abruptly?- What are the symptoms of withdrawal? - What is the difference between addiction and physical dependence? - What are the top 20 most-abused prescription drugs? How Can You Leave Prescription Drugs Behind? Read stories of recovery from individuals who are in recovery - Learn how they become addicted- Find out how they made it into recovery- What were the turningpoints in their lives that made them seek recovery? - What is their advice to others who are struggling? Treatment for Addiction- What are the treatment options? - What is a medical detox? - What is in-patient treatment? - What is out-patient treatment? - What is a partial-day treatment plan? - What is rapid detox for opiate addiction? - Does insurance pay for treatment? - What is relapse prevention education? How Can Family Members Ease "Their" Pain? Addiction affects everyone in the family. No one escapes the pain and the chaos. - What can family members do to help the addict and themselves? - What does it mean to enable an addict? - Find out if you're enabling a loved one who's addicted- What is a family intervention? - How can you set up an intervention to get your loved one into treatment? - Understand that addiction is a progressive diseaseAdvice from Addiction Medicine SpecialistsRead the advice of addiction medicine specialists. Their topics: - Addiction is an illness- How to build on hope- Be cautious with benzodiazepines- Stages of chemical dependency- Addiction to pills means greater denial- Addicts are not having fun- Warning signs of addiction- How to avoid isolating, a trigger for relapseGetting Pills
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This newly revised third edition delves into the most widely abused narcotic in the U.S.—prescription drugs...
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During her two decades at The New England Journal of Medicine , Dr. Marcia Angell had a front-row seat on the appalling spectacle of the pharmaceutical industry. She watched drug companies stray from their original mission of discovering and manufacturing useful drugs and instead become vast marketing machines with unprecedented control over their own fortunes. She saw them gain nearly limitless influence over medical research, education, and how doctors do their jobs. She sympathized as the American public, particularly the elderly, struggled and increasingly failed to meet spiraling prescription drug prices. Now, in this bold, hard-hitting new book, Dr. Angell exposes the shocking truth of what the pharmaceutical industry has become–and argues for essential, long-overdue change. Currently Americans spend a staggering $200 billion each year on prescription drugs. As Dr. Angell powerfully demonstrates, claims that high drug prices are necessary to fund research and development are unfounded: The truth is that drug companies funnel the bulk of their resources into the marketing of products of dubious benefit. Meanwhile, as profits soar, the companies brazenly use their wealth and power to push their agenda through Congress, the FDA, and academic medical centers. Zeroing in on hugely successful drugs like AZT (the first drug to treat HIV/AIDS), Taxol (the best-selling cancer drug in history), and the blockbuster allergy drug Claritin, Dr. Angell demonstrates exactly how new products are brought to market. Drug companies, she shows, routinely rely on publicly funded institutions for their basic research; they rig clinical trials to make their products look better than they are; and they use their legions of lawyers to stretch out government-granted exclusive marketing rights for years. They also flood the market with copycat drugs that cost a lot more than the drugs they mimic but are no more effective. The American pharmaceutical industry needs to be saved, mainly from itself, and Dr. Angell proposes a program of vital reforms, which includes restoring impartiality to clinical research and severing the ties between drug companies and medical education. Written with fierce passion and substantiated with in-depth research, The Truth About the Drug Companies is a searing indictment of an industry that has spun out of control.
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The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications...
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James Balch and Mark Stengler, coauthors of the hugely successful Prescription for Natural Cures, and Robin Young Balch have teamed up to create the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on natural alternatives to prescription medications. The book provides natural, safe, and effective ways to treat a wide range of common ailments, including ADHD, allergies, diabetes, depression, erectile dysfunction, eczema, heart disease, headaches, and PMS. You’ll read in-depth information, not found in any other popular book, about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter drugs compared with natural treatment alternatives ranging from diet and lifestyle changes to supplements and herbal medicines. "This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take charge of his or her health. Read it to live long and well. ". —Hyla Cass, M.D., author of Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Nutrition. "An outstanding resource for comparing common pharmaceutical and holistic treatments.". —Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., coauthor of Preventing Arthritis and The Miracle of MSM. "A must-read for every person who wants to achieve better health and avoid the dangers of synthetic medications. The authors do an exceptional job by telling you everything you need to know about getting well and how to use supplements correctly and safely.". —Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist
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Confused about Medicare's drug coverage? YouÂ?re not alone. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies explains Part D in plain English and shows you how to find the best deal among numerous drug-coverage plan options. Whether youÂ?re new to Medicare or already in the program, youÂ?ll navigate the system with more ease and confidence, avoid pitfalls and scams, and have plenty of help choosing the plan thatÂ?s right for you. This easy-to-understand, consumer-friendly guide helps you find out whether Part D affects any drug coverage you already have and weigh the consequences of going without coverage. YouÂ?ll find ways to compare plans, identify the one that covers your drugs at the least cost, and make sure you sign up at the right time. And youÂ?ll learn how to minimize your expenses, use the "right" pharmacies, and troubleshoot any problems with your coverage.
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