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Is being hooked a choice? A new book argues that all addictions are a matter of free will, even heroin and coffee. |
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Dr. Feelscared U.S. drug warriors put the fear of prosecution in physicians who dare to treat pain. While the OxyContin panic does not seem to have deterred addicts, it has scared doctors. |
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No relief The war on drugs is preventing many Americans from getting desperately needed pain medicine... |
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American Family Physician
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American Family Physician
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BusinessWeek
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From Pain Therapeutics: A Better Pain Killer Remoxy, now in proof-of-concept trials, could become the replacement for the most popular opioid pain killer OxyContin, with a potential $1 billion market. |
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No Pain, Some Gain The 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain got a little bit of good news in December. The Food & Drug Administration greenlighted two new medications that attack pain in completely novel ways. |
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The drug war's littlest victims Measures to put drug abusers in rehab instead of jail could rescue their kids from the cycle of addiction, foster care and crime. |
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American Family Physician
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Controlling An Addictive Personality Take a look at some of the traits that suggest a person might have an addictive personality. If you recognize one or several in yourself, a friend or a colleague, you can take action to regain control. |
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Are You A Food Addict? We all get the munchies every now and then, but some men just cannot control their cravings. Food addiction comes in different forms and can lead to obesity, diabetes, bulimia, and other health risks... |
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MicroRNA's May Hold Key to Cocaine Addiction Paul Kenny at the Scripps Research Institute in Florida thought microRNAs, which are known to influence the activity of genes in multiple circuits in the brain, might play a regulatory role. |
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Emotional Choices What story you choose to believe about antidepressants reveals a deeper truth about who you are. |
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FDA Pursues Delicate Balancing Act The Agency struggles to ensure access to needed medicines while minimizing potential risks, writes Jill Wechsler. |
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Pain Management: Health Plans Need to Take Control Insurers have not focused much on chronic pain. They should. It presents a humanitarian and business opportunity. |
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Do You Have A Sugar Addiction? For those with an inclination for sweets, a sugar addiction can be as strong, and as serious, as a drug or alcohol dependency. Here are some ways to kick the habit. |
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Technology for Life One of the most powerful health-care instruments is sitting right on your desk. Your PC can be the link to resources that can prevent illness and help you reach your exercise goals, battle bad habits, and communicate more effectively with your doctor. |
AskMen.com
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Training Addiction Training addiction is a very real thing for many men, and if it isn't addressed quickly enough, it can lead to overtraining syndrome, eating disorders, bigorexia, and a generally unbalanced lifestyle. |
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Safety and Security As FDA looks to balance risks and benefits, more regulations are on the horizon. |
