Curbing cough syrup for kids
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They include antihistamines, which dry the moist membranes of the nose and mouth, and cause sedation in the brain; compounds with mild amphetamine-like effects, which decongest nasal passages; dextromethorphan, a relative of opiates that suppresses coughing; and guaifenesin, which thins mucus. They include antihistamines, which dry the moist membranes of the nose and mouth, and cause sed... (Sat Oct 11 23:34:28 2008 PDT)
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MI: Prescriptions proving deadly as they becoming drug of choice on Genesee County streets - The Flint Journal Online News - Michigan Newspaper - MLive.com
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(US) Should local law enforcement step up efforts to combat it or are there more pressing issues? Saying the illegal use and sale of prescription drugs is rising at a faster rate than they can combat it. Are becoming more easily available. In part because most people have them in their homes . (Thu Oct 09 21:40:56 2008 PDT)
TOP: Washington Times - Anti-drug efforts yield success in Afghanistan
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(US) Pakistan is a major transit point for drugs from Afghanistan. U.N. and national police are stopping more shipments of the chemical - acetic anhydride - as the Afghan war turns deadlier. Is pushing to increase military involvement in countering a narcotics trade that has funded the Taliban's weapons over the seven-year conflict. (Thu Oct 09 15:27:47 2008 PDT)
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(US) Market 4.5.2 European Market 4.6 Drugs of Abuse Screening Testing 4.6.1 Acetaminophen 4.6.2 Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) 4.6.3 Other Toxic Drugs 4.6.4 Drug Testing Selectivity 4.6.5 Methaqualone and Phencyclidine (PCP) 4.6.6 Tetrahydrocannabinol 4.6.7 Drug Panels by Toxidromes 4.6.8 Alcohol Testing 4.7 Urine Strips 4.8 Pregnancy Tests 4.9 Fecal Occult Blood 4.10 ... (Thu Oct 09 13:34:00 2008 PDT)
Drug makers to change codeine labels to prevent overdose in babies
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(Canada) Codeine is metabolized into morphine and is commonly used for pain relief in combination with acetaminophen after labour. (Thu Oct 09 13:04:27 2008 PDT)
TX: Wilson County News - Top Stories - Youth are target of new flavored 'meth'
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(US) Wilson County News - Top Stories - Youth are target of new flavored meth Strawberry meth resembles Pop Rocks candy and is as potent as normal crystal meth. (Wed Oct 08 19:15:18 2008 PDT)
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