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I understand that the makers of oxycotin were being sued why ? and for what reasons?

Question by wizjaksdaddy: I understand that the makers of oxycotin were being sued why ? and for what reasons?

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Answer by Slightly Dark Francis
There’s a class action suit in Canada. There was once a US suit that Purdue, the manufacturers, accepted guilt for. They had misled the… Continue reading

Under fire, Zohydro maker touts drug safety board

Under fire, Zohydro maker touts drug safety board
Critics say the pill — which contains up to five times more hydrocodone than Vicodin — will add to the epidemic of opioid drug abuse that is blamed for about 16,000 overdose deaths a year. The Food and Drug … Zogenix, which… Continue reading

Heroin Overdoses Up 800 Percent in Some Hospitals

Heroin Overdoses Up 800 Percent in Some Hospitals
"Today the death rate from prescription drug abuse has surpassed the rate from car crashes in young adults,” said Jack Potter, the Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Winchester Medical Center . At 22-years-old, Turner became pregnant with …
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Why Drug Addiction Is So Huge In Ireland?

Question by YaroElf: Why Drug Addiction Is So Huge In Ireland?
Just simple curiosity…

I stumbled upon an article from some Irish website that claimed that in 2011 80% of

Irish drink beer daily or once in two days. An average pub crawl night for an Irish is 3L of… Continue reading

Leigh Paatsch's movie picks of the week

Leigh Paatsch's movie picks of the week
A street racer (Aaron Paul) who was framed by a business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind while his ex-partner places a massive bounty on his head. (Photo/Video: …. It took a while, but evidence emerged of the ruthless… Continue reading

Heartbreaking Video of Little Girl Trying to Wake 'Drug Addict' Mom Goes Viral?

Heartbreaking Video of Little Girl Trying to Wake 'Drug Addict' Mom Goes Viral?
Shot by a fellow bus passenger, the video shows a mom who appears to be addicted to drugs doing what police refer to as heroin nod while her young daughter tries desperately to wake her… Continue reading