Drugs stories:
FDA calls for limits on asthma drugs
Feb 18th, 2010 - Los Angeles Times
reporting from washington - the food and drug administration on thursday called for putting new limits on powerful and long-lasting bronchial drugs that millions of americans use to treat asthma -- a move designed to lower the risk of complications
FDA Tightens Controls on Anemia Drugs
Feb 16th, 2010 - BusinessWeek
tuesday, feb. 16 (healthday news) -- u.s. federal health authorities on tuesday rolled out a new safety plan for the use of procrit and similar anemia drugs by people with cancer. these medicines -- often used by cancer patients to lower the need
Amgen Sees Positive Data in Bone Drug Study
Feb 9th, 2010 - ABC News
amgen inc. said its osteoporosis drug candidate denosumab beat a rival drug in reducing and delaying the rate of fractures in men with prostate cancer during a study. the drug, also called prolia, is viewed by wall street as amgen's next blockbuster
Did Brittany Murphy's Pneumonia Result From Drug Use?
Feb 4th, 2010 - E! Online
by now you've seen the result of brittany murphy's initial autopsy results. but what does it really mean?
despite subtle differences in language, a medical expert tells e! news that the "multiple drug intoxication" listed in today's coroner reportAmid 'Pro-Drug Cues,' Teen Drug Use Rises
Mar 20th, 2010 - ABC News
after a decade of declining drug use among us teens, dependence on alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy is reported to be on the rise.
the reversal in the trend line is startling to drug-prevention advocates, who say high-profile media campaigns
Drugs videos from YouTube:
3:03World's Most Dangerous Drug
Methamphetamines affect the brain in numerous ways. The drug tricks the brain into thinking that extra dopamine is released. Eventually, the brain shuts down. World's Most Dangerous Drug : WED JUNE 25 9P et/pt : channel.nationalgeographic.com
1:49Spiders On Drugs
In 1965 Dr. Peter Witt gave drugs to spiders and observed their effects on web building. This short film about the results of the experiment was created by First Church Of Christ, Filmmaker.
1:39Hallucinate without the use of drugs, watch this
No really hallucinations, but everything look cool :) Try to watch your hand
Drugs from WikiPedia:
A drug, broadly speaking, is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function. There is no single, precise definition, as there are different meanings in drug control law, government regulations, medicine, and colloquial usage.
In pharmacology, a drug is "a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being." Drugs may be prescribed for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders.
Recreational drugs are chemical substances that affect the central nervous system, such as opioids or hallucinogens. They may be used for perceived beneficial effects on perception, consciousness, personality, and behavior. Some drugs can cause addiction and habituation.
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