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Adderall shortage hypes concern among Michiana users
Supplies of Adderall, a prescription drug typically used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), are running out and pharmacists say there's nothing they can do.
Some pharmacists say "blame the government" while others say "blame the...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Social Sciences, Health and Medical Professionals, Adderall (drug), ADHD
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SPECIAL REPORT: Heroin the Drug of Choice ... Again
It's a problem gripping some local communities and taking young lives. Local police, ER doctors and coroners say heroin is back with a vengeance.
A powerful drug
Photos and memories are all Janet Gardner has of her son Ryan.
"He was always smiling,"...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Heroin, Methamphetamine (drug), Mental Health, Hospitals and Clinics
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Online RX drug caution
There are plenty of monthly bills that worry people these days. But a survey from Consumer Reports says that not being able to pay for medical care, including prescription drugs, is at the top of the list. If you’re considering shopping online for...Tags: CVS Corp., Target Brands, Inc., Food and Drug Administration, File Sharing, Chemical Industry
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Local hospitals deal with drug shortages
There is a prescription drug shortage across the country. To help ease the problem, President Obama signed an executive order Monday that should help re-stock much needed medications.
Still, pharmacies and hospitals are having to cope with the lack of...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Hospitals and Clinics
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Drugs taken from mom accused of killing Fla. teens
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Newly released court documents say at least 14 different prescription drug bottles were found in the Tampa home of a 50-year-old woman accused of killing her two teenagers in January. Documents released Monday by prosecutors show...Tags: Health, Behavioral Conditions, Social Issues, Tampa, Substance Abuse
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Missouri woman found fused to recliner in home
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A suburban Kansas City woman was left sitting in a vinyl recliner for so long that her skin had fused to the chair and she had to be pried out to be taken to a hospital after suffering an apparent stroke, authorities said....Tags: Health, Hospitals and Clinics
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Dead friend barhopping suspect pleads not guilty
DENVER (AP) — A man accused of driving around Denver with a dead friend, running up a bar tab and withdrawing money from the friend's credit card at a strip club ATM has pleaded not guilty. KCNC-TV reports (http://cbsloc.al/unEUAP ) 43-year-old...Tags: Trials, Robert Young
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DEA, Indiana state police offer free drug disposal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Hoosiers will have a chance to safely dispose of old, unwanted prescription drugs next month. Most Indiana State Police posts and several other agencies across the state will be taking part in the Drug Enforcement...Tags: Heroin
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6 Ariz middle schoolers swallow prescription drugs
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say six sixth-grade students at a Litchfield Park middle school needed hospital treatment after swallowing prescription drugs. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred around noon Friday at...Tags: Health, Arizona, Maricopa County, Hospitals and Clinics
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Prescription drug abuse growing problem in Indiana
CHARLESTOWN, Ind. (AP) — Southern Indiana officials say prescription drugs are playing an increasing role in the drug-related crimes that are filling up Indiana's prisons. While drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine receive the harshest sentences,...Tags: Drug Trafficking, Health, Justice System, Behavioral Conditions, Substance Abuse
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Single tip led to Osceola drug case with more than 400 suspects in 18 counties
In the fall of 2011, an anonymous tipster set off one of Central Florida's largest recent drug cases by reporting Kissimmee residents dealing prescription painkillers. Months earlier, the pills had become harder to obtain when a new state law started...Tags: Drug Trafficking, OxyContin (drug), Justice System, Alprazolam (drug), Heroin
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Valeant near deal to acquire Bausch & Lomb: source
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Canada's Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is nearing a deal to acquire eye care company Bausch & Lomb Holdings Inc from Warburg Pincus LLC for about $9 billion, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday. Valeant shares...Tags: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Novartis AG, Chemical Industry, U.S. Department of Justice, Wellbutrin (drug)
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