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Emergency Room Visits for ADHD Drugs More Than Doubled from 2005 to 2010

Rx pills Emergency room visits involving attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs more than doubled from 2005 to 2010, according to a new government report.

New Category of “Alcohol Use Disorder” May Not Improve Alcoholism Diagnosis

19175653 The soon-to-be-released update of psychiatry's diagnostic manual, DSM-5, combines problem drinking and alcoholism into a single condition known as "alcohol use disorder."

Major League Baseball Investigates Report of Performance-Enhancing Drug Sales

Baseball player Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced it is investigating claims that several high-profile players were sold performance-enhancing drugs by a clinic in South Florida, according to Reuters.

FDA Panel Votes to Toughen Restrictions on Hydrocodone Combination Drugs

Rx in hand A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted Friday to strengthen restrictions on hydrocodone combination drugs, such as Vicodin.

Teens’ Decision to Have First Drink Influenced by Best Friends

two teens Teenagers' decision to have a first alcoholic drink may be influenced by their best friends, a new study suggests.

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