News Briefs
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(Canada) Suspected morphine found Barrie police were called about a suspicious vehicle downtown and ended up arresting a man and a woman for possession of a controlled substance believed to be morphine. (Wed Aug 20 04:34:45 2008 PDT)
Pinnacle's new battle is over board control
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(US) Dunham died hours after a back surgery when she was injected with the painkiller morphine. (Wed Aug 20 02:35:18 2008 PDT)
Gum chewing may chomp healing time
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(US) Saclarides, who was not involved in the new study, also recommended limiting the use of pa... (Wed Aug 20 02:35:18 2008 PDT)
Courthouse records
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(US) Chatham St., Worcester, charged with possession of crack cocaine, distribution of cocaine, drug violation near a school or park, continued to Sept. 25. Chatham St., Worcester, charged with possession of crack cocaine, distribution of cocaine, drug violation near a school or park, co... (Wed Aug 20 02:04:39 2008 PDT)
Opioid Painkillers Sometimes Make Pain Worse, According to Evidence Review - PR.com
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(US) Healthcare providers are becoming increasingly aware that ongoing opioid therapy for chronic pain might actually worsen the pain in some patients a condition called Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia or OIH. (Wed Aug 20 00:34:48 2008 PDT)
Pot debate lingers on
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Pot debate lingers on Davidson b Pot is a low-cost medicine than can help sick peopleb in the Aug. 6 issue. (Tue Aug 19 23:20:34 2008 PDT)
Couple admit to drug charges in overdose
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(US) Macomb Daily : Couple admit to drug charges in overdose 08/20/08 ( Couple admit to drug charges in overdose A man and woman who were accused of providing morphine to an 18-year-old man who died from an overdose have avoided a murder charge and admitted to drug charges. (Tue Aug 19 23:05:32 2008 PDT)