food and drug administration

Support for New Moms Now Available in Prescott Area

Support for new moms now available in Prescott area Filed under: drug abuse foundation First Things First Parent Awareness and Community Outreach Coordinator Claire Louge will often speak to groups in the county about the links between stressful childhood experiences, particularly in early childhood and including physical abuse, neglect … Read more on Prescott Daily CourierĀ  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report Filed under: drug abuse foundation    Read more... ...

Is the Venom of Some Snakes Used in Medicines?

Question by mits4u2005: Is the venom of some snakes used in medicines? Best answer: Answer by garfyldroxCOBRA Heart Patients May Have New Medicinal Snake Blood thinner from venom should be safer, easier to use Coumadin, the popular but troublesome blood thinner, may soon have to make way for a new drug that seems to work more predictably and safely. Patients will have researchers to thank, along with a not-quite-usual suspect: the cobra. The drug, derived from cobra venom, is expected to reach pharmacies within 18 months under the brand name Exanta.    Read more... ...

I Want to Work in a Addiction Treatment Center?

Question by Mark S: I want to work in a addiction treatment center? I only have a GED what must I do to get a job at a treatment center for drugs and alcohol. I was an addict and now have 12 years clean and want to work as an addiction concealer doing classes and give assessments so I need collage but don’t know what courses to take here in washington state Best answer: Answer by SteveI believe there is a certificate program for drug and alcohol counseling. Make an appointment with a counselor at a local community college and get info on the track you need to take.    Read more... ...

Father Is Going for Joint Custody and Claiming Child as a Dependent?

Question by kimballz: Father is going for joint custody and claiming child as a dependent? I live in the state of MN, and have a 7 year old with a boy (whom is nearly 28 yrs old). I left him the day after our daughter turned 1. He was abusive, an alcoholic, and a drug user. For the past 7 years I have received just $ 225 in child support, he never calls to talk to her, never asks how she is doing in school, etc. However, his mother and step father received visitations with her. This is where I am confused and fearful that he might win. He, himself, NEVER has had visitations with her, except one time, we had a verbal agreement in 2008 that he would get her every other weekend as long as he was at his parents house. One morning at 6:30am I got a phone call from his step dad telling me that he had left int he middle of the night and hadn’t returned and his step dad needed to go to work, but no one was there to watch the child. At this point, I voided our agreement. He only ...

Addiction- Drug Deaths or Stories?

Question by : Addiction- drug deaths or stories? Need some help with my addiction issues- feel that personal stories or death statistics might help me out. All answers welcome- I’m pretty desperate. Yes, I go to meetings. Thanks in advance. please help me before its too late. Best answer: Answer by Sy KI know you don’t see it but almost all people who commit serious crime, murder, rape, kidnapping, violent crime, muggings knife & gun crime & probably many other sorts all of them used drugs    Read more... ...

What Are Your Experiences With Depot Lupron?

Question by ScTwin1: What are your experiences with depot lupron? I have had horrible side effects from the Depot Lupron shot (3-months doasage), now I am not talking about depot provera, this is a stronger shot to treat endometriosis. It has helped with the pain and lessened the growths, but I have bad hot flashes, weight gain, dryness, the list goes on. Anyone have better experience with it? Can anyone suggest an alternative treatment?? BCPs don’t work, i tried them already. Best answer: Answer by A Healthier YouStay FAR away from Lupron!!!!!    Read more... ...