An innovative and exciting resource for people struggling with opioid dependence has been unveiled today at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) 17th National Conference: ‘Managing drug and alcohol problems in primary care’. My Recovery My Choice (http://www.myrecoverymychoice.co.uk) is a UK-wide initiative aimed at empowering people affected by opioid drug dependency, by … Continue reading
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London 2012 Pharmacy Services have been recognised for their design and delivery of a new national education programme for pharmacists.(PRWEB) April 01, 2012 London 2012 Pharmacy Services have been recognised for their design and delivery of a new national education programme for pharmacists.The team, led by Mark Stuart, LOCOG Pharmacy Clinical Lead, has been awarded a bronze medal in the … Continue reading
Experts condemn cuts and say the need for awareness about drugs among young people is greater than ever Government spending on drugs education has been slashed by 80% since the coalition came to power despite claims by ministers that public information campaigns are central to their anti-drugs strategy. The figures from the Department of Health have been condemned by campaigners who say a vital … Continue reading
Studies find that the cumulative use of drugs that are among dozens of common painkillers, antihistamines and psychiatric medications has been linked to cognitive impairment. Continue reading
Studies find that the cumulative use of drugs that are among dozens of common painkillers, antihistamines and psychiatric medications has been linked to cognitive impairment. Continue reading
A counterfeit version of Avastin, a widely used and expensive intravenous cancer drug. Continue reading
Treatment with three “targeted” cancer drugs has been linked to a slightly elevated chance of fatal side effects, according to a new analysis led by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These risks remain low, but they should be factored in when developing patients' treatment plans. Continue reading
A worker experiencing the stress of intense workdays might develop somatic symptoms, such as stomachache or headache, which will eventually lead to taking leave of absence. But when the individual's supervisor offers emotional and instrumental support, the employee is more likely to recover without needing to take that extra afternoon or day off. This has been shown in a new study from the … Continue reading
The National Committee for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (NCPADD) has been joined in its appeal for breathalyzer testing Continue reading
