Lifedings: November 2009

Monday, November 30, 2009

What is the difference between manufacturing methamphetamine and an illegal drug lab?

Manufacturing is a B Felony; but there are people being arrested for Illegal Drug Lab a class D Felony; they appear to be the same thing..

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Does anyone know anything about Medical marijuana in California?

I may be eligible to be prescribed medical marijuana for my Multiple Sclerosis.
Does anyone have any experience with this treatment? How risky is it froma legal standpoint to participate given the Feds have cracked down on numerous occasions?

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Biceps and Triceps Workout

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Health Insurance Premiums to Rise with Health Reform

According to a Congressional Budget Office report, health insurance premiums would increase by as much as 13 percent for about 14 million Americans under the current US Senate health reform proposal. The Senate has claimed that its proposal would make health care more affordable.
The finding of higher health insurance premiums is in a report prepared by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), which was done at the request of Senator Evan Bayh and many other senators. The senators had asked for the analysis to determine how health insurance premiums might be affected by enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was proposed by Senator Harry Reid on November 18, 2009.
According to the report, the higher insurance premiums would be paid by the 14 million Americans who need to buy their own health insurance policies and who make too much to qualify for proposed subsidies. Subsidies would reduce costs for an additional 18 million people. The report also notes that the 134 million people who are covered by a large employer may see their premiums stay the same or decrease by up to 3 percent.
The Senate's proposed health reform measure would impose a penalty of $750 per adult and $375 per child for people who refuse to purchase health insurance under the mandate. These penalties would take effect in 2016.
The proposed legislation would also impose several new fees on providers of health insurance and on manufacturers and importers of medical devices and brand-name prescription drugs. The CBO and JCT report estimates that these "would not result in measurably higher premiums for private coverage." The legislation would also reduce payments to hospitals and certain other Medicare providers, and significantly increase enrollment in Medicaid. These measures could cause health insurance premiums for private coverage to increase.
The findings of the CBO and JCT report, and especially the estimated higher health insurance premiums, will likely be taken up by Republicans as a tool to help block the proposed health reform measure. Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, commented on the report, saying that "the vast majority of Americans will see lower premiums than they would if we don't pass health reform."
SOURCES:
Bloomberg, Nov. 30, 2009
Congressional Budget Office/Joint Committee on Taxation report
Health Insurance Premiums to Rise with Health Reform

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Winter Indoor Exercises

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Subutex and Pregnancy? Do you have to increase your dose?

I've been taking Suboxone for a while now and am now taking 2mg and was about to start tapering when I found out I'm pregnant. My doctor switched me to Subutex and said I will have to increase my dose as I get further along. I really don't want to go back up since I was just about to try to taper off. Does anyone know if I can just stay at 2mg my whole pregnancy or even better still taper and be off completely???

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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Eat More Exercise Less Lose Weight

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Can i move from vermont to california, and imediatly get a medical marijuana card? What are the requirements?

I live in Vermont and im 18. Can I move to california (not renting our buying a house) and get a medical marijuana prescription? What do i need to do to get my card?

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What anatomical changes of the brain does methamphetamine cause?

I know it causes a release of dopamine, but anything else? Does it just cause a release of dopamine, and from then on your brain doesn't release as much dopamine so you aren't as happy?

Is there anything else?

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How do I repair my roof after removing the satellite dish?

I am seriously thinking about removing my Direct TV dish from the roof of my house but really worried about leaks after its taken down. The dish was already there when I purchased the house but not really liking it there. Will I have to replace the shingles after I remove it or is there something I fill in the holes with that's not noticeable?

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Winter Sports Safety Tips from Colorado Native

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Tiger Woods Alleged Mistress Rachel Uchitel: Woods is Only Human After All

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I am living in east faced individaul house GF,I am looking 4 vastu, Feng Shui tips from U friends 4 wealth?

For wealth and peace I am looking for tips like colours and placements etc.... I cannot make any permanant changes.

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Will this play wow with high framerate and no lag?

My Components
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6600 (2.20GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
Jet Black
Microsoft® Works Plus 2008
1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
Glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900)
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
Size: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Intel®WiFi Link 5100 802.11agn Half Mini-Card
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™ Advanced HD Software Edition
Standard Keyboard (included in the price)
NO FINGER PRINT READER
Personalize
My Software & Accessories
McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 30-Days
WildTangent Games
My Service
Dell Remote Access, free basic service
Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
No ISP requested
Also Includes
Glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900) w/ 2.0M pixel Camera
Windows Vista™ Premium
Intel® Centrino® Processor
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0

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Does anybody know where I can find an alcohol rehab in New York?

I want to turn my father in. His drinking habits are really affecting the family. He's become temperamental and violent that he gets upset about the tiniest things. Like, just the other night, he punched my brother just because he asked for money to spend for his science project. My mom died a few years ago and I don't know what else to do. I'm really worried about the future of our family.

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Can Kids Benefit from Weight Lifting Machines? Yes, Says Personal Trainer

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Fast Way to Lose Weight

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How do I quit my cold turkey addiction?

I can't get enough of cold turkey, not with a sandwich, just by itself... it is horrible, I get sleepy all the time and pass out, I never get anything done, i have been thinking I could replace my addiction with marijuana... but I don't know, whats wrong with me?

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silly i know BUT how much will i lose? no harshys.?

ok so i detoxed yesterday, (water only) today i slipped up but i was sick because i ate too much like a fat pig, i didnt make myself sick it just came back up, in the end i managed to keep some of it down(:, tomorrow i'm fasting doing 30mins brisk walk round the park and monday i'm fasting and also going in the sauna's and on the treadmill brisk walking for 30mins, i'm going to take 2 multi vitamens each day and drink loads of water. how much quick water weight do you think i'll lose? don't tell me im stupid or i shouldnt do it, i want to and i know i can't live like this, its just a "quick fix" i'm 5ft 4 122lbs, female, 16 years old. how much im going to lose by tuesday? (: thanks x

p.s i do usually eat healthy and work out atleast 40 mins everyday 4 times a week but it went abit of hand. LOL

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how do you stop using crystal meth and never go back to it?

I've been using crystal meth for 8 years and ive been in 8 rehabs i go to meetings and have a sponsor.But in the back of my mind i still want to use .I want to stop for good any suggesstions

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How do you show your support for a drug rehab center?

I understand that you can make donations, hold bake sales, or whatever, but what else could you do?

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How do you die from ecstasy?

I hear ecstasy kills people, how? and why do they die from it? overdose? I need to know my brother is gonna do it, if i survived a hit from ecstasy does that mean he will? please let me know!

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Had a termite perimeter treatment to house injected through concrete. gonna redo parts, will this wake bugs?

Just needed to know will the bugs come back from me breaking up the concrete and redoing the parts where the injections were made through. no termite problems since and they drilled right through the concrete.

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can this alienware m17x system specs run sims 3 and other games on the highest settings with no laggs?

can this alienware m17x system specs run the sims 3 and other games on the highest settings with no laggs and can run it smoothly here are the specs:
Components
SYSTEM COLORSpace Black – Anodized Aluminumedit
PROCESSORIntel® Core™2 Extreme Quad QX9300 2.53GHz (12MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEMWindows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) + Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Coupon
WARRANTY AND SERVICE1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
LCD PANEL17-inch WideXGA+ 1440x900 (900p)
MEMORY6GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
HARD DRIVE320GB 7,200RPM w/ Free Fall Protection
VIDEO CARDDual NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280M, 2GB – SLI® Enabled
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVESlot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
can this system specs run the sims 3 and other games on the highest settings with no laggs and can un it smoothly pls answer all questions no bad comments im not showing off this laptop thanks.

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Doctors' Leaders Urge Politicians To 'Put Party Politics Aside' And Support The Alcohol Bill In Scotland

BMA Scotland welcomed the introduction of the Alcohol (Scotland) Bill, and called on politicians to put party politics aside and support the measures outlined in the legislation.
The BMA also expressed disappointment at the Labour Party's decision not to support minimum pricing, saying that it was "premature" and a "blot on their excellent public health track record".
In 2003, one in 20 deaths in Scotland was estimated to be attributable to alcohol. In 2007/08 there were 42,430 alcohol related discharges from general hospitals (1). Over the last 30 years, UK liver cirrhosis mortality has risen over 450% across the population (2), with a 52% increase in alcoholic liver disease between 1998 and 2002 (3). Scotland now has one of the highest cirrhosis mortality rates in Western Europe.

Dr Brian Keighley, Chairman of the BMA in Scotland, said:
"Scotland's alcohol consumption rates are staggering. More than a million people in Scotland are drinking hazardously or harmfully. There appears to be a view that drinking to excess is simply part of our culture - an inevitable national characteristic - so much so that we are ranked 8th in the world for alcohol consumption.
"Almost half of all deaths could be prevented by lower alcohol consumption. It is now our national duty to ensure that we do all we can to do what we can to tackle this epidemic.
"At the heart of this Bill are measures to stop the irresponsible pricing of alcohol driven by large supermarket chains who sell some of the strongest alcohol products at ridiculously cheap prices, often as a loss leader to attract customers.
"As a public health measure, minimum pricing can have a significant and positive impact on health. Research estimates a 40p minimum price, for example, can reduce alcohol-related deaths by 365 in the first decade and alcohol related hospital admissions by more than 6,000.
"Opponents to this legislation are concerned about a perceived impact of legislation on their business profits, yet they have failed to come up with any evidence that trade will be affected significantly. Doctors have no such agenda. We witness the harmful effects of alcohol misuse on our patients and their families every day and we believe that the measures outlined in this Bill offer a way out of this national epidemic.

Commenting on the Labour Party's decision not to support the Bill, Dr Keighley added:
"I am especially disappointed that the Labour group has decided not to support minimum pricing - a decision that will blot their excellent track record on public health policy. It is a premature step by the party in an attempt to derail this legislation before it's even begun. I am confounded by their announcement and I would urge them to consider, with an open mind, the evidence that will be presented at stage 1 of the Bill's process. By listening to the overwhelming evidence in support of minimum pricing, I believe that the Party's concerns could easily be resolved.

"I hope that politicians from all parties can put aside petty party politics and listen to the evidence that is presented during the progression of the bill. By supporting all the measures in this Bill Scotland can once again take its place as an international leader in public health policy."
Source The British Medical AssociationDoctors' Leaders Urge Politicians To 'Put Party Politics Aside' And Support The Alcohol Bill In ScotlandSource: Medical News Today

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I live in a state that prohibits medical marijuana. How can I obtain a prescriptions. . .?

How can I obtain a prescription from a doctor in a state that doesn't prohibit medical marijuana? I live in a state in the south that is still backwards.

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

silly i know BUT how much will i lose? no harshys.?

p.s i do usually eat healthy and work out atleast 40 mins everyday 4 times a week but it went abit of hand. LOL

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i am thinking of starting a basement waterproofing company. help me think of a creative name for it.?

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Activities that Don't Count as Exercise

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Can I take oxycodone before I get a dental filling?

I'm really nervous about getting the novacaine shot and I have some oxycodone left from a previous surgery. Is it safe to take it before I get my filling?

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How to Cut Body Fat Percentage

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Can drug screening labs tell the company they are testing for what meds an employee is taking- like methadone?

I am going in for a pre-employment drug screen and am legally prescribed methadone. I am concerned that the drrug screening agency is going to tell the company I'm applying to that I am on methadone. Especially, BC I would be getting a company car. I thought HiPPA protected me, but I'm not sure.

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The Hula Hoop - a Brand New Secret Ab Toner

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can mixing GHB with tea alter the GHB?

ghb the chemical made from lactone, drug info

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Please tell me which laptop is right for me?

okay, im in highschool and would like to buy a laptop. I dont want to spend that much and the three that I will show you are all within the same price range. I'll be listening to music alot and on the internet alot, ill prolly also be running photoshop and limewire and some other stuff. I would like to have limewire open or something and not have the performance of the laptop hinderd while using other programs.
Here they are: Toshiba Satellite L300-ST2501:-----
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.00GHz, 2MB L2, 800MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic (SP1, 32-bit version)
Microsoft® Office 2007 Suite Ready
2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz SDRAM (2048MBx1)
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
250GB HDD (5400rpm, Serial-ATA)
DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (1x2)
Lithium Ion battery (6-Cell, 4000mAh)

HP G60t:---
Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 (32-bit) edit
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz)
3GB DDR2 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Graphics card Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Core 2 Duo Processors
Display 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366x768)
Primary DVD/CD drive SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Personalization Microphone + Webcam
Networking Wireless-G Card edit
Primary battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity software Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

Dell Inspiron 15:-------
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T4200 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Edition SP1
Jet Black
Microsoft Works
1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
Glossy, widescreen 15.6 inch display (1366x768)
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11 Wireless-N Mini Card
Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Internal (2.1)
No Webcam Option
6-cell battery
High Definition Audio 2.0
Ignore what I said about the Dell- I customized it like this---

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6400 (2.00GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Edition SP1
Jet Black
Microsoft Works
1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
Glossy, widescreen 15.6 inch display (1366x768)
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11 Wireless-N Mini Card
Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Internal (2.1)
Integrated 1.3 MP Webcam
6-cell battery
High Definition Audio 2.0

In case it matters, Toshiba is 580$, Hp- 550$, Dell- 554$

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Alzheimers Treatment

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Do the opioid antagonist effects of suboxone also block the effects of your bodies natural endorphins?

I've recently had a relapse on heroin which couldn't have come at a worse time for me as I've also recently completed my qualifications to become a personal trainer and finally get on with my life with a career that I truly enjoy and am passionate about. So needless to say, I am willing to do whatever it takes to ensure my life keeps going on track in this direction. It's a long story that I won't go into here as to why and how I allowed this relapse to happen (feel free to message me if you are curious about it). Anyway, I have started on a suboxone treatment program to help me steer clear of the junk while I'm getting my life in order and it seems to be working well for me. I'm just curious about whether the opioid antagonist (blocking) effects of suboxone (a huge benefit of the treatment in my opinion) would also have a blocking effect on the bodies own natural endorphins since a major benefit of exercise is the increase in your bodies production and use of these hormones
which opioids mimic.

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Narconon Drug Rehab Success Vera

www.stopaddiction.com Narconon Arrowhead Drug Rehab Success. Vera's husband is a graduate of the very successful Narconon Arrowhead program which has over a 70% success rate. Call 1-800-468-6933

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The Best Ways to Prevent Stress

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How much ecstasy can you take before your brain gets messed up?

I know ecstasy puts holes in your brain. But does it happen the first time you take it? Or do u have to take it a lot? and if you have to take it a lot, how much is a lot?
I really liked it when i took it the first time and want to take it again and again and again. But obviously that's really bad. So should i just take it every once in awhile or could i take it every weekend?

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I want to buy a Dell Inspiron 15 laptop online, are the options I chose for it good?

I used Dell's "Build Your System" option to make a computer, I want to know if what I chose for it was good before I consider buying it.

I'd like to state that I'm a college student and I plan to use the computer for homework and internet browsing. I play Gaia Online's zOMG game, other than that I only play simple online games. (not a hard core gamer)

-Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T4300 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
-Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
-Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 - Word, Excel + PowerPoint
-1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis - Important Information
-McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months
-3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
-250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
-Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
-6-cell battery
-Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini-Card
-High Definition Audio 2.0

*ALSO*, if there's anyone who has gotten a Dell and chosen the option of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 included, when it says this, does it mean that you'll be getting the actual program or just a trial version? I'd *really* like to know this. Thanks in advance!
*PLEASE READ!* When I picked the Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student 2007 included, the option to do this costs . If I don't include it, then the price for the computer is less. This is why I'm not sure, to me, it sounds like I get the actual product, and it means I'm paying for the actual product with the computer, but please let me know if I'm wrong.

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Barbell Squat vs. Dumbbell Squat: Pros and Cons

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how do I go about getting a license to be a medical marijuana dispensary in Colorado?

I have a niece who was hurt in a car accident. She got her card to carry medical marijuana. So I was interested in looking into how do I obtain my license to open my own dispensary.

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Friday, November 27, 2009

My friend got caught smoking marijuana at school.. What should i tell him so he will stop his addiction?

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Is it Okay to Eat Before Spin Class?

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can any one tell me what to expect?Hubbys drug treatment?

My husband comes back from drug treatment at the end of January and I am being told that he still wont be ok. What can I expect? He was addicted to vicoden, percocet and ambien.
I am already trying to pick up the pieces of my life and if any one can tell me what is expected of me that would be great.
Thanks 2hearts it nice to know that people still care about others. God bless you too.

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Considering installing a tankless, gas water heater system and underfloor heating--any experience with this?

We have an area to heat an a-frame which is approximately 750 sq feet. It will have to support one full bathroom and one guest bathroom as well as an apartment size clothes washer and a kitchen with hot water.
Though these tankless systems are very efficient and all over Europe, they are quite uncommon in the US. Are there problems or is it just that the initial cash outlay is considerably higher?

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Best Elliptical Trainers Under $500

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How long does it take ecstasy to leave your system?

If you haven't taken ecstasy in around two months and you take two pills, how long would it take to leave your system?
I mean, if you hadn't taken it in two months. And then you take two pills after the two months.

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How will termite inspector do the inspection?

I live in a multi-unit building and the inspector is coming to mine tomorrow. Where will he check, what will he do?
It's a condo so there's no basement or attic, not sure where he checks.

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GHB as an antidepressant, anyone have knowledge of this?

I read about it on a message board, some guy had tried all kinds of other antidepressants and then a neurologist gave him this one, he says it was a miracle.

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Top 10 Ways I Stay in Shape Indoors During the Winter Months

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is this a good gaming laptop?

total price:55 SYSTEM COLOR Nebula Red - Special Edition – Anodized Aluminum edit
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 2.8GHz (6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate, 64bit, English edit
WARRANTY AND SERVICE 3 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis - Important Information edit
VIDEO CARD Dual NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M, 2GB – SLI® Enabled edit
LCD PANEL 17-inch WideXGA+ 1440x900 (900p) edit
MEMORY 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz edit
HARD DRIVE 320GB 7,200RPM w/ Free Fall Protection edit
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) edit
AUDIO OPTIONS Alienware TactX Headset edit
INSPIRON MINI 10V Mini 10v Windows edit
WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service edit
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How much different is Molly than street ecstasy?

I've taken street ecstasy many times, but never molly. I might try molly, how much different is it than ecstasy thats not pure? Is Molly better?

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How much does it cost for roof repair?

I had a leak in my home when it pours down raining. A roofer came to cement the part of the roof that lifted. I still see where the flashing is lifted on the corner where it pours in my home. This roofer charged me 0 dollars to cement the roof on one side. Was this price close to cost of repair?

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Making Your Own Flavored Water

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Do you have to be a legal resident of a medical marijuana state to get medical marijuana?

I am a Type 1 diabetic and smoking marijuana has really kept my blood sugars steady and makes me feel 100% better everyday. The only problem is that I live in NH. But I do have a ski house in Maine that I use all winter. Would I be able to use medical marijuana at my ski house in Maine?

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

I have an addiction to marijuana and cigarettes....?

and I am trying to quit both cold turkey.....what are some of things that i should watch out for or know? Also...I need to know how long until I will piss clean? I was a regualr user as of 4 days ago, smoking approx 3 blunts a day

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Get Fit This Holiday Season

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the difference between ativan and klonopin?

My dr recently went away to care for his family overseas. Since then, ive played musical drs(not at my request, its the hospital) and this p.a decided to switch up my klonopin with ativan. Its aparently cheaper?!? anyways, the p.a suggested i take the same milligram amount i used to. SHe was kinda in and out with my appointment, didnt explain anything.
Is ativan stronger or weaker then xanax? is it fast acting? are they about the same?

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How to Keep Your Kids from Becoming Overweight

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How do you know your turbos are failing in a 2001 Audi S4?

Okay so I got an RS4 clutch, new chip, miltek exhaust, new diverter valves, ghb blow off valves, and cold air intake. Everytime I gun it and it gets into higher revs it makes this reaaally annoying screeching noise like a dentists drill or something. I also noticed it makes the noise at higher revs when the gas tank is full. Anyone have any idea whats up?
Its been running well (74k miles), sometimes i just feel like i'm not getting the power I had expected.
My pops has an RS6 actually, it does rule quite hard but I love my s4 and I just want to cure its ailments.

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Someone told me oxycontin is one of the most harmful drugs to take,quality worse than black tar heroin?

My friend is a black addict,
he says (??) "Black is a more pure, cleaner and cheaper high,oxycontin has so many added chemicals that its the worst pill you can take and its completely dangerous,compared to black tar heroin"

now im not saying i beleive him. I know Black tar is not a multivitamin compared to Oxycontin.
Could anyone shed some light on the topic?
Thank you all for your answers,I greatly appreciate it.

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Who discovered oxycodone and how is it made?

I've got a chemistry project to finish in the next few days and I'm going to give a presentation on oxycodone> i need to know who this compound is made, who discovered it, how they made it,

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Where can I find an alcohol treatment specialists in Cresson, Pennsylvania?

My best friend is so addicted to alcohol. He drinks every night and he wanted to end his life. I wanted to pull him out of his misery, and I think admitting him in an alcohol rehab is the best thing to do.

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When a person leaves alcohol rehab, how is there feelings towards the person they lived with? Does this change?

What to expect from a person after rehab, will they move on or come home.

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How much does a termite treatment cost. ?

I have just one spot on the exterior wall thats it.

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How You Can Get Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat

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Despite Gains, HIV/AIDS Remains Public-Health Priority, UNAIDS, WHO Say

News outlets continued to examine the 2009 AIDS epidemic update released Tuesday by the WHO and UNAIDS:
"The U.N. report said 'AIDS continues to be a major public-health priority' and called for more funds to support efforts to curb the epidemic and to distribute lifesaving drugs," the Wall Street Journal reports. "The U.N. report also suggested that health authorities need to focus resources on those most at risk" (Fairclough, 11/25).

Los Angeles Times: "About 4 million people were receiving AIDS drugs at the end of 2008, compared with 3 million the previous year. Nonetheless, an additional '5 million people need treatment and are not receiving it,' Dr. Teguest Guerma, acting director of the WHO's HIV/AIDS department, said at a Tuesday news conference. She said that about 2.9 million lives had been saved so far by increased access to the drugs as a result of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and other international assistance programs" (Maugh, 11/25).

VOA News examines the U.S. contributions towards the global fight against HIV/AIDS. The article includes comments by Anthony Fauci, of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Michele Moloney-Kitts, assistant coordinator in the office of the global AIDS coordinator. According to Fauci, the National Institutes of Health have "spent about $42 billion from 1982 through fiscal year 2009 on HIV/AIDS research," funding Fauci credited to having helped improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, the news service writes.
"Michele Moloney-Kitts … said the U.S. government to date has provided about $25 billion, making it the largest donor in the global fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria." The article also includes Moloney-Kitts' comments about the future of PEPFAR under the Obama administration (Butty, 11/24).
"The update cautions that prevention programs often fail to target the populations that are most at risk," Science's "ScienceInsider" blog reports. "Specifically, stigma and local laws prevent many countries from tailoring prevention outreach to highly vulnerable groups like injecting drug users, men who have sex with men, commercial sex workers, and longterm couples in which only one partner is infected. And the sobering bottom line is that five people continue to be infected for every two who start treatment with anti-HIV drugs" (Cohen, 11/24).

Epidemics In Russia, Eastern Europe, China

RIA Novosti examines the findings of the report that "[o]ver 1% of Russian residents are HIV-positive," with the primary route of transmission being injecting drug use. "According to the report, about 37% of Russia's estimated 1.8 million drug users are HIV-infected. Young people account for a considerable number of infections among injecting drug users in the region," the news service writes (11/25).

KyivPost: "'With an adult HIV prevalence of 1.6%, Ukraine has the highest prevalence in all of Europe,' UNAIDS and WHO experts said." The report also found "the estimated number of adults and children living with HIV in Eastern Europe and Central Asia has grown by 66% to 1.5 million since 2001," according to the newspaper (11/25).
The Associated Press examines the report's findings that HIV "is now spreading fastest in China through heterosexual sex, a trend demanding new strategies to stave off a rebound in the epidemic after years of progress in containing it…" UNAIDS head Michel Sidibe said, "We are seeing a shift in the nature of the epidemic. … We need to ensure resource allocation is responding to that change."
The article includes details about how "[t]he government remains sensitive about [HIV/AIDS]" and stories of patients living with HIV/AIDS seeking additional support from the government (Kurtenbach, 11/25).

Xinhua/People's Daily Online also reports on the Chinese health minister's response to the UNAIDS report and highlights the efforts of the Chinese government to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country (11/24). In a UNAIDS press release that lauded China's progress on HIV/AIDS Sibide's said, "The world eagerly anticipates China's enhanced role in global governance - and its leadership in the global response to AIDS" (11/24).
This information was reprinted from globalhealth.kff.org with kind permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, search the archives and sign up for email delivery at globalhealth.kff.org. � Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.Despite Gains, HIV/AIDS Remains Public-Health Priority, UNAIDS, WHO SaySource: Medical News Today

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Product Review: Recovery Socks

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Young Drink And Drug Driving Shockingly High Finds Road Safety Week Report - Brake Pleads 'Not A Drop, Not A Drag', England

More than 1 in 4 young people (28%) admit to drink or drug driving, or both, or being a passenger with a young drink or drug driver, finds a shocking new report released at the start of Road Safety Week by Brake, the road safety charity behind the Week, in partnership with companies 3M and Alcosense.
The report, commissioned by the three agencies, also finds that:
FACT ONE: 1 in 6 young drivers admit to drink driving and 1 in 15 young drivers admit to drug driving - and often combine it with drink driving.
Out of 2,621 young drivers aged 17-25 interviewed for the report in schools and colleges, one in six (18%) admit to driving after drinking alcohol and one in 15 (7%) admit to driving on illegal drugs. Out of those who admit to drug driving, most (84%) say they drive on a cocktail of drink and drugs.
FACT TWO: 1 in 4 young people are risking their neck as a passenger with a young drink or drug driver.
The report also surveyed 4,143 young people in the same age bracket who travel as passengers with young drivers aged 17-25. Nearly one in four (23%) said they had been a passenger with a young drink or drug driver. (Drink and drug drive casualties are often passengers of young drivers.)
FACT THREE: Young people underestimate how long alcohol and drugs stay in their system, so may drive on drink or drugs unknowingly.
When asked questions about how long different alcoholic drinks (such as wine, beer, cider, spirits) or cannabis stays in your system, about half of young people underestimate the length of time.
FACT FOUR: 'Smashed and crashed and a young man'. If you admit to drink or drug driving you are also more likely to say you have crashed. You are also more likely to be male. A significant number of young men also believe they are better at handling drink and drugs and driving than women.
It's no surprise that the report finds a strong link between 'smashed and crashed' drivers; drivers who admit to drink or drug driving and who also say they have crashed while at the wheel. Four in ten young drivers who admit to driving on drink or drugs (39%) say they have also crashed, compared with one in ten young drivers who say they don't drink or take drugs and drive (10%).
The report also finds that a whopping three-quarters (73%) of young drivers who admit to driving smashed and having crashed are male.
A quarter of the young men (26%) surveyed believe that males are better than females at handling drink or drugs and believe they are therefore safer driving on drink or drugs.
Go to http://www.roadsafetyweek.org for all other information about Road Safety Week including community and corporate participants, resources and sponsor info. SourceBrakeYoung Drink And Drug Driving Shockingly High Finds Road Safety Week Report - Brake Pleads 'Not A Drop, Not A Drag', EnglandSource: Medical News Today

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Will radiant heating on porcelain ceramic floor of bathroom raise the market value of house?

Adding an electric radiant heating on flooring is an option in remodelling a bathroom.
By how much will it increase the market value of the property?
Any disadvantage of radiant heating on floor?

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New Data Emerges On Liver Transplant Survival Rates

Researchers at the University of Miami School of Medicine compared the outcomes of cirrhotic patients who underwent liver transplants for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) versus alcoholic liver disease (ETOH) and found no statistically significant differences in post-transplant survival rates between the NASH and ETOH groups. Study findings are presented in the December issue of Liver Transplantation, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, NASH affects 2 of Americans and ranks as one of the major causes of cirrhosis in the U.S. behind hepatitis C and alcoholic liver disease. Incidences of both NASH and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are increasing, possibly because of the greater number of Americans with obesity. Obesity also contributes to diabetes and high blood cholesterol, which can further complicate the health of someone with NASH. Because it is often a "silent" liver disease, NASH can lead to cirrhosis and permanent damage. Once serious scarring or cirrhosis is present, few treatments can halt the progression. Liver transplantation remains the only treatment for advanced cirrhosis with liver failure and is increasingly performed in people with NASH.

Vishal Bhagat, M.D, and colleagues demonstrated that liver transplant is an appropriate treatment for NASH patients, with survival rates comparable to those for ETOH patients. The team performed a retrospective chart review on all patients who underwent liver transplant for cryptogenic cirrhosis with NASH phenotype and alcoholic cirrhosis at the University of Miami from January 1997 through January 2007.

Cryptogenic cirrhosis was defined by absence of significant alcohol use (>20 gm/day), negative tests for viral hepatitis, negative autoimmune markers such as anti-nuclear antibody and anti-mitochondrial antibody, and negative markers for hemochromatosis, Wilson disease and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

The alcoholic cirrhosis (ETOH) group included patients who had history of significant alcohol, had no biochemical, serological and histological evidence of other known causes of cirrhosis, and underwent liver transplant from January 1997 through January 2007. Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and alcoholic cirrhosis with NASH phenotype were excluded from the ETOH group.

Baseline data on alcohol use, BMI, blood pressure and fasting serum levels of glucose, total cholesterol and triglycerides was recorded for both groups prior to liver transplant and after 6 months post-liver transplant. Demographic information was also collected including: recipient age, recipient sex, recipient ethnicity, donor age, cold ischemia time, biopsy proven acute and/or chronic rejection, biopsy proven recurrence of moderate to severe steatohepatitis in the transplanted liver, causes of retransplantation, graft survival, causes of death and patient survival.

"Our study presents the largest patient population with the longest follow-up published so far on the survival of patients with NASH cirrhosis," said Dr. Bhagat. "We found that although there was a trend towards lower patient survival in the NASH group compared with the ETOH group, the difference was not statistically significant."

In both the NASH and ETOH groups, sepsis (with or without multisystem organ failure) was the most common cause of death post-liver transplant, which is consistent with previously published data, followed by cardiovascular causes in the NASH group and malignancies in the ETOH group. Although higher number of patients died from cardiovascular causes in the NASH group (26%) compared with the ETOH group (7%), the difference did not reach statistical significance. "Cardiovascular mortality among NASH patients was much higher than published autopsy results in liver transplant patients and stresses the importance of control of the metabolic syndrome post-transplant in NASH patients," added Dr. Bhagat.

In a related study also published in Liver Transplantation, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic lead by Arthur McCullough, M.D., found that the development of metabolic syndrome following liver transplantation is on the rise and is a significant contributor to cardiovascular complications and morbidity and mortality. "Cardiovascular mortality and higher infection rates among patients with post-transplant metabolic syndrome remains a concern," said Dr. McCullough. "There is clearly a need for prospective studies to help identify and validate risk factors for post-transplant metabolic syndrome and thereby develop interventional strategies."

This study is published in Liver Transplantation.

Article: "Outcomes of Liver Transplantation in Patients with Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Compared to Alcoholic Liver Disease."Vishal Bhagat, Ayse L. Mindikoglu, Carmine G. Nudo, Eugene R. Schiff, Andreas Tzakis, Arie Regev. Liver Transplantation; Published Online: November 25, 2009 (DOI:10.1002/lt.21927); Print Issue Date: December 2009.

Article: "Post-Transplant Metabolic Syndrome: An Epidemic Waiting to Happen." Arthur J. McCullough, M Pagadala, S Dasarathy, B Eghtesad. Liver Transplantation; Published Online: November 25, 2009 (DOI:10.1002/lt.21952); Print Issue Date: December 2009.

Source: Dawn Peters

Wiley-BlackwellNew Data Emerges On Liver Transplant Survival RatesSource: Medical News Today

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

What are different ways to waterproof your basement?

I have water pouring into my basement when we have a downpour and I am trying to find the different ways to waterproof a basement so that I can decide which is best for my house. Also, I would like to know what the cheapest way is.

If you have knowledge on the subject and could help me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you!!!

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Beginner's Guide to Weight Training

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Thorlo Socks Are Incredibly Comfortable

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in texas does the pharmacy notify the drug rehab if the client has filled an opiate prescription?

Dallas County. Does parole notify the rehab if your drug test is positive

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does anyone have any tips on good feng shui for the home or office?

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Narconon Drug-Free Withdrawal in Mexican Drug Rehabs

The Narconon First Step drug-free withdrawal in drug rehab centers in Mexico. news.narconon.org President of Narconon International, Clark Carr, giving a series of workshops in several drug rehabilitation facilities in Mazatlan and Culiacan.

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Say Goodbye to Gym Class - and the Effects on Our Children

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Yoga and Culture in America

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How Much Should I Weigh?

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The Benefits of a Short Stride for Distance Runners

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Alcohol In Pregnancy And Child Behaviour Problems Linked In New Study

A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has found evidence that the amount and timing of alcohol consumption in pregnancy affects child behaviour in different ways.

The study has just been published online in the international journal Addiction.

Lead author Colleen O'Leary said the analysis was drawn from a random sample of more than 2000 mothers who completed a questionnaire three months after the baby's delivery, and were then followed up when the child was 2, 5 and 8 years of age.

"Mothers who reported what we would classify as heavy drinking in the first trimester of pregnancy were nearly three times as likely to report that their child suffered with anxiety and/or depression or somatic complaints," Ms O'Leary said.

"Those who drank moderately during that first trimester were twice as likely to report those types of behavioural issues for their child.

"Exposure to moderate or heavy levels of alcohol in late pregnancy increased the risk of aggressive types of behaviours in the child.

"This research suggests that both the timing and the intensity of alcohol exposure in the womb affect the type of behaviour problems expressed."

In this study low levels of alcohol did not increase the risk of harm to the baby. However, the evidence clearly shows that the risk to the baby increases with increasing amounts consumed.

"It should also be noted that in this study moderate exposure is classified as drinking 3-4 standard drinks per occasion- that's about two normal glasses of wine-and no more than a bottle of wine drunk over a week."

Heavy drinking included women who were drinking the equivalent of more than a bottle of wine per week.

It is important that women who had consumed alcohol while pregnant are not panicked by the findings.

"Not every smoker gets lung cancer despite them being at higher risk - and in this case, not every child will be affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol. However it is important that women have this information about increased risk so that they can make informed decisions to give their child the best start to life," Ms O'Leary said.

The National Health and Medical Research Council recommend that the safest choice for women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy is to abstain from alcohol.

Ms O'Leary said health professionals can assist by talking to women of child bearing age about their alcohol consumption and encouraging pregnant women and women planning a pregnancy to abstain from alcohol.

O'Leary, Nassar, Zubrick, Kurinczuk, Stanley and Bower, Evidence of a complex association between dose, pattern and timing of prenatal alcohol exposure and child behaviour problems, Addiction, November 2009.

Source: Elizabeth Chester

Research AustraliaAlcohol In Pregnancy And Child Behaviour Problems Linked In New StudySource: Medical News Today

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What is the address for the drug treatment center in willard ny?

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Gym Etiquette - Rules Everyone Should Live By

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ice Hockey Conditioning: Four Reasons to Workout at a Gym

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Excercising and Keeping in Shape During the Winter Season

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AC Joint Injuries Affect Both College and Professional Quarterbacks

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tell me about underfloor heating, have you got it,would you choose that kind again?

I don't know where to start looking for impartial information. All the websites I have found want to sell me a system.

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Adrian Gonzalez: To Trade or Not to Trade?

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New York Times Magazine Examines Needle-Exchange Programs

In a New York Times magazine article, Tina Rosenberg examines how needle sharing has contributed to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the viability of needle exchange programs as a prevention strategy. Rosenberg notes, "Drug injectors don't pass infection only among themselves. Through their sex partners, HIV is spread into the general population. In many countries, the HIV epidemic began among drug injectors. … Though it has been scorned as special treatment for a despised population, AIDS prevention for drug users is in fact crucial to preventing a wider epidemic."
She continues, "Unlike with sexual transmission, there is a proven solution here: needle-exchange programs, which provide drug injectors with clean needles, usually in return for their used ones. Needle exchange is the cornerstone of an approach known as harm reduction: making drug use less deadly." Rosenberg notes that clean needles also provide a means to connect drug users with HIV counseling, tests and treatment as well as drug rehabilitation programs.
"Needle exchange is AIDS prevention that works," Rosenberg writes, pointing to recent studies supporting this claim. "All over the world, however, solid evidence in support of needle exchange is trumped by its risky politics. Harm reduction is thought by politicians to muddy the message that drug use is bad; to have authorities handing out needles puts an official stamp of approval on dangerous behavior." With government funding of needle exchange "politically unpopular," Rosenberg says that programs are often operated by non-governmental organizations and "efforts are small, isolated and often undermined by uncooperative police and health departments."
Rosenberg suggests that "Russia needs needle exchange more than any other country: its HIV epidemic is large, one of the fastest-growing in the world, and perhaps the most dominated by injecting drug use" (11/17).
This information was reprinted from globalhealth.kff.org with kind permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, search the archives and sign up for email delivery at globalhealth.kff.org. � Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.New York Times Magazine Examines Needle-Exchange ProgramsSource: Medical News Today

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How to Get Your Daily Exercise Without a Gym Workout

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Monday, November 23, 2009

California Issues Strict Rules For Health Professionals With Addiction Problems

News outlets report on a variety of health issues at the state level including stricter rules for drug abusers in the health industry in California, an examination of the nation's first city-run universal health care plan in San Francisco, a cigarette tax in Florida, sex offenders and ex-convicts in nursing homes in Illinois and efforts to battle medical errors in New Jersey. The Los Angeles Times: "Nurses, dentists and other professionals with addictions will be subject to more drug tests, and any restrictions to their licenses will be listed on public websites. In a major shift, California will impose tough new standards on drug-abusing health professionals, strictly scrutinizing those in treatment and immediately removing from practice anyone who relapses. ... The rules will require nurses, dentists and other health workers in state-run recovery programs to take at least 104 drug tests in their first year -- more than double any current requirement. Health professionals wi
ll be automatically pulled from practice, at least temporarily, after a single positive result" (Ornstein and Weber, 11/20). The Associated Press: "Healthy San Francisco is the nation's first city-run universal health care plan. While not insurance and not valid outside the city, it does illustrate how some hotly debated elements of plans being considered on Capitol Hill might play out. In just over two years, the $126 million program has won over its target population, and now covers about 48,000 people - more than two-thirds of San Franciscans who previously had no insurance. About $20 million a year comes from employers who are required to contribute to their workers' health care. The mandate is a contentious aspect of the Democratic plan, and the most controversial aspect of San Francisco's plan" (Barbassa, 11/20). The Miami Herald: "A new tobacco tax is doing just what its proponents envisioned: reducing cigarette sales while fattening state coffers. Cigarettes sales a
re down 27 percent in Florida during the last four months, thanks to a new $1-a-pack tax designed to balance the budget and cut down on smoking. But despite the drop in sales, tobacco-tax collections in Florida are high and holding steady. That's because state economists accurately factored in the decrease in sales of smokes when they initially forecast the revenue from the surcharge that went into effect July 1. The new tax, which helps fund Medicaid, will raise $881 million this year and $907 million the next, the economists forecast Thursday when they analyzed cigarette-sales data" (Caputo, 11/19). The Chicago Tribune: "State police sweeps removing sex offenders and ex-convicts from nursing homes were halted in 2006. Amid reports that elderly and disabled residents were being assaulted and raped in nursing facilities, a state police unit in 2001 began raiding the homes to haul out unregistered sex offenders and ex-convicts with outstanding arrest warrants for crimes rangi
ng from armed robbery to murder. ... From January 2005 through June 2006, when 20 northern Illinois nursing homes were swept and roughly 80 fugitives and sex offenders removed, state police in that area recorded a nearly 67 percent decrease in nursing home abuse and neglect complaints, according to a department citation issued to the sweeps unit. Then the cheering stopped. In 2006, the program was halted after five years" (Jackson, 11/20). Asbury Park Press reports on the 10-year anniversary of "To Err Is Human," a report by the National Institute of Medicine that detailed the number of deaths caused by medical errors. "A decade later, New Jersey's hospitals and health care providers mark the report's 10-year anniversary with a growing list of accomplishments. Among them: In 2000, New Jersey ranked 49th in the nation in quality data reported by the federal Medicare program. Last year, New Jersey leaped to second best in the United States, as reported by the U.S. Agency for H
ealthcare Research and Quality" (Holmes, 11/19).
This information was reprinted from kaiserhealthnews.org with kind permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, search the archives and sign up for email delivery at kaiserhealthnews.org. � Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.California Issues Strict Rules For Health Professionals With Addiction ProblemsSource: Medical News Today

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What are some characterisics of Crystal Meth users?

I have to play a Crystal Meth addict in an upcoming feature film and was hoping to get some advice on their characteristics and maneurisms.

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How to repair leaking roof without re-roofing the whole house?

Our roof is leaking and I'm sure we need a new roof, wood and all, that is, but we don't have ,000 or more for a new roof. I was wondering if there is anything we could do to patch it to where it stops leaking?

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Basement Remodel - how much space does ceiling and flooring take up?

Looking for a general idea of how much space I'll lose once I drywall the ceiling and add cork flooring to a concrete basement floor. Any ballpark figures you can give me?

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How will termite inspector do the inspection?

I live in a multi-unit building and the inspector is coming to mine tomorrow. Where will he check, what will he do?
It's a condo so there's no basement or attic, not sure where he checks.

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Review of the McCulloch 10-Inch 1.5 HP Electric Pole Saw

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My parents are checking me into a alcohol rehab center. What should I expect?

I do know that Im gonna have to live there for a long time and I know about the phases and privledge points and blah blah. I mean what will I have to do? Will they just make me sit there in a room or what? Theyve gotta make us do something. Im 14 if it matters.

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Best Winter Workout Ideas

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Top Ten Indoor Exercises for Winter

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Termite treatment - Bait or Liquid?

For subterranean termites, which is better or when applied correctly are they pretty much the same.

Not considering cost here, but here's what I'm considering.

There are some places that you can't liquid-treat, such as at mobile home skirting. You just can't dig the trench needed for it.

There are some places you can't bait, such as where big boulders are right up against, or built in, to the home.

Not considering combination treatments.

Provide a convincing answer and get 10 points and my thanks!

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10 Top Exercises for the Winter Indoors

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Cheap or free alcohol treatment?

My mother is a serious alcoholic. Shes been drinking since she was 13 and she is 50 yrs old now. She drinks at least 3 bottles of wine a day. She has no medical insurance and can't afford rehab. She needs help ASAP. I'm taking her to meetins 3 times a week but they are no help because everyone in the class has already quit, my mother is the only one who is still using.

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What Are the Benefits of Getting Fit in the New Year?

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

is there any way that i can get reasonable rates on waterproofing of my basement?

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NarCONon Scientology Drug Rehabilitation

Evil front group will try and get your money. They have a smaller success rate than nothing at all and use hypnosis to indocturnate people into $cientology. Dont be brainwashed! Dont loose your money! Stay away! Youve been warned!Find out about the evil cult of $cientology: Dianetics is $cientologys bible www.whyaretheydead.info www.xenu.net www.youfoundthecard.com www.exscientologykids.com forums.whyweprotest.net This site is Scientology Activism. Search for your own city. www.factnet.org ...

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Tips to Make Your Upper Body Stronger

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10 Indoor Exercises to Stay in Shape This Winter

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Do Not Let H1N1 Affect Planning a Wedding

Stop the Spread of H1N1 While Dealing With Wedding Vendors

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Heather Landon

Nov 16, 2009

Coming into contact with wedding vendors may be welcoming to the H1N1 virus, which could make one sick during a precious planning time. Take precautions to stop it.

So many things can interfere with wedding plans – including illness. With threats of the H1N1 virus rapidly being spread through a variety of human contacts, it is normal to fear catching it while planning a wedding. There are so many vendors to see, hands to shake, stores to visit and so much more. All of these could expose you to this season’s flu bug concern.
So how can the H1N1 virus be stopped while planning a wedding? Easily enough, as long as all precautionary measures are taken.
Keep hands clean
When going from vendor to vendor make sure to keep hands clean and sanitized. Shaking hands or touching something tath hs been handled by someone who has been in contact with the H1N1 virus may spread the virus. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after each vendor meeting throughout the day. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also a great prevention tool. Using both will help reduce chances of getting sick.
If a major phobia of contracting the H1N1 virus will be an issue, just let wedding vendors know and they may understand enough not to force a handshake. They may even help relax fear by explaining precautionary measures they are taking to prevent the spread of the virus.
Keep surrounding area clean
When shopping for wedding items make sure to keep surfaces clean. When going from vendor to vendor viruses may be carried into a car or house. Use alcohol-based sanitizer regularly on steering wheel, seatbelts, around the house and other frequent contact areas.
Also, shopping baskets and carts are a haven for viruses. Carry hand sanitizing wipes and use them to wipe down surfaces that may have been handled by previous shoppers.
Do not spread H1N1
To help prevent further spread of viruses, including the H1N1, make sure to cover mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing. Or better yet, use a tissue and toss it immediately.
Stay home if signs of illness appear while planning a wedding. It will be better to take a day off than to get others sick or be sick longer than expected. A sick vendor could delay wedding plans. A sick bride may have to postpone the ceremony.
Taking all precautions will protect the health of the bride, groom and anyone else involved in the wedding process. It is better to know all measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus while planning a wedding than to become sick from not being 100 percent sure. No honeymoon is fun when one is sick.

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Exercises for Car Passengers, Drivers to Maintain Energy, Burn Calories

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Health Insurance Reform Could Harm Children

Concerns over the negative impact of health insurance reform on children have been raised recently by child health and industry advocates. One concern is the possible burden on children's hospitals because of cuts to hospitals, while another is associated with the repeal of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Reductions to Children's Hospitals
The first issue is the $155 billion reduction in federal payments over 10 years which hospital groups agreed to in July. A USA Today (Nov. 6) story reported that the industry's trade group (National Association of Children's Hospitals) claims these cuts will have a disproportionate impact on children's hospitals, resulting in significant reductions in the health services they will be able to provide for children.
The problem is the proposed reduction in federal payments that reimburse hospitals for the care they provide to people who have no health insurance or who are on Medicaid. Children's hospitals provide services to a greater share of patients on Medicaid than to general hospitals, and Medicaid pays hospitals less than private insurance. Children's hospitals also have less to gain from an increase in the number of people who will get health insurance under the reform package because most of them already have coverage.
Therefore, hospitals that serve children are lobbying Congress to stop changes to health care that they claim could cost them hundreds of millions of dollars. The industry trade group estimates legislation approved by the Senate Finance Committee would reduce funding to children's hospitals by $876 million. The bill in the House would cut it by $395 million.
Elimination of CHIP
Elimination of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is another concern. The health reform bill passed by the House vote would repeal CHIP in 2014 and shift some low-income children into the Medicaid program while others would have to go to private plans that could be most costly and guarantee fewer benefits, noted The Washington Independent.
The reform bill passed by the House expands Medicaid eligibility to 150 percent of poverty and then sends all other children who live above that level to private health insurance plans, the so-called exchange mentioned in the reform package. While Medicaid programs are required to offer preventive care (a plan that includes early periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment), the exchange plans do not operate under the same mandate. Thus the families of children who end up with the exchange option will be forced to pay more for less coverage.
Not everyone is behind the drive to end CHIP. Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WVa) has sponsored an amendment to reauthorize CHIP through 2019, and members of the Finance Committee passed the amendment last month.
The future of health insurance reform in America is uncertain. For children who have no direct voice in the matter, the fallout of cuts to health insurance coverage and medical care could have a lasting negative impact on the rest of their lives.
SOURCES:
USA Today, Nov. 13, 2009 (Fritze)
The Washington Independent, Nov. 6, 2009 (Lillis)
Health Insurance Reform Could Harm Children

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For those who have been imprisoned due to drug use, do they still have to undergo drug treatment afterwards?

I do know that they will most likely get treated while they are inside jail, but will that be enough?

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Older Problem Drinkers Use More Alcohol Than Do Their Younger Counterparts

Older adults who have alcohol dependence problems drink significantly more than do younger adults who have similar problems, a new study has found.
The findings suggest that older problem drinkers may have developed a tolerance for alcohol and need to drink even more than younger abusers to achieve the effects they seek.
Researchers at Ohio State University found that adults over age 60 who have alcohol dependence drink more than 40 alcoholic drinks a week on average, compared to between 25 and 35 drinks a week on average for those in younger age groups with similar problems.
In addition, older people with alcohol dependence have more binge drinking episodes per month than do their younger counterparts.
"A combination of high levels of drinking and the physiological effects of aging are particularly problematic for older adults," said Linda Ginzer, co-author of the study and a doctoral student in social work at Ohio State.
Ginzer, who conducted the research as part of her dissertation, did the study with Virginia Richardson, professor of social work at Ohio State.
They presented their results November 20 in Atlanta at a meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
The researchers used data collected in the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. This was a national survey of more than 43,000 people collected in 2000-01 under the direction of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Research has shown that Americans generally tend to drink less alcohol as they age. But these findings suggest that for certain groups of older adults - those with alcohol problems - alcohol use actually increases, Ginzer said.
For this study, the researchers used the survey results to classify heavy drinkers by age categories.
Two categories were of particular interest to the researchers. Those in the alcohol abuse category were those who showed mainly social-related problems related to their alcohol use, including legal issues, and engaging in physically hazardous activities such as driving after drinking. Those in the alcohol dependence category showed evidence of physiological problems related to their alcohol use, such as increasing drinking and continued use even after physical or psychological problems were apparent.
While adults over age 60 were less likely than other groups to be in the abuse or dependence categories, those who were in those categories tended to have higher drinking levels than did younger problem drinkers.
For one, older problem drinkers drank more each week than did others. In addition, older people in the dependence category had significantly more alcohol binges each month than did younger people in the same category. Binges were defined as men having five or more drinks in a day, or women having four or more drinks in a day.
Those over age 60 in the alcohol dependence category averaged 19 binges per month, while younger age groups in the same category averaged 13 to 15 monthly binges.
"More often than not, we think of binge drinking as occurring among college students or those in their 20s," Richardson said.
"But the fact is, binge drinking occurs among older people as well, and it is in fact worse among those who have problems with alcohol. It is something that clinicians and researchers need to consider."
Overall, binge drinking was greater among all adults who were in the alcohol abuse category than it was among other adults who reported drinking seven or more drinks a week, but did not fall into the problem categories.
"That suggests binge drinking may be a better measure of problem drinking than just the total amount of drinks someone has per week," Ginzer said.
SourceOhio State UniversityOlder Problem Drinkers Use More Alcohol Than Do Their Younger CounterpartsSource: Medical News Today

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How to Curl Your Lucky Bamboo

Curled lucky bamboo�is a very aesthetically pleasing plant that goes great in any home or office. Unfortunately, though straight plants are common, curled ones are rare and expensive. However, if you are on a budget—or if you like a challenge—you can curl lucky bamboo yourself with no special equipment. Here are some instructions that should help you if you decide to curl your lucky bamboo.
Materials

Lucky bamboo
Cardboard box
Artificial light (optional)
Scissors

Step 1 - Setting Up
Unfortunately, it is not possible to curl a mature growth of lucky bamboo. For this reason, it is vital to start with a young, green, growing lucky bamboo plant.
Select a cardboard box that is much bigger than your plant. The box needs to block all light from reaching your plant from most directions, even as it continues to grow.
Figure out a place where you can leave your bamboo plant inside the box. This place should have access to light, either artificial or natural.
Step 2 - Building a Container
Cut any flaps off of your cardboard box. At this point, your cardboard box should have pnly one side open. Turn it on its side so the open side faces your light source. Place your lucky bamboo upright in the box, but keep it out of direct sunlight.
You are now done, more or less. However, you will still need to take care of your lucky bamboo plant and make occasional adjustments to your setup.
Step 3 - Maintenance
Your bamboo plant will now grow normally, assuming you take good care of it. However, it will slowly curve towards the light source as it grows. Wait until the curve is noticeable. Then, rotate the pot slightly, and write down which direction and how far you turned it.
Wait some more. Once your bamboo curves towards the light again, rotate the pot again, in the same direction by the same increment. Repeat for as long as necessary. Be patient, as this can take a very long time
Step 4 - Advanced Tricks
Though curling lucky bamboo plants is a long, involved process, it is not actually much more labor intensive than taking care of these plants normally. If you are in the mood for a challenge, you should treat your bamboo plants as a sculpture.
Do an internet search for curled lucky bamboo plants. Pick some that you like the appearance of, and try to imitate them. You can vary the intensity and direction of curves by rotating your pot more often or in different directions.How to Curl Your Lucky Bamboo - From: doityourself.com

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Benefits of Learned Optimism and How it Can Make You Live Longer

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The Colorful Coleus: A Truly Wondrous Houseplant

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What's it like visiting someone in drug rehab?

My boyfriend is at a 90-day residential drug rehab and wants me to visit him, he said I can stay the whole day, what's it like? What will we do?

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Top 10 Indoor Exercises to Try This Winter

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Can you install radiant floor heat over a concete slab?

We're remodeling a house that has a rec room with a concrete slab floor. We do not want to have carpeting and I thought of installing a radiant heat system if that would be feasible. Or would we be better off with just using baseboard heaters? Thanks for your help.

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Linking The Treatment Of Alcohol-Use Disorders And Tuberculosis

The integration of alcohol screening, treatment and referral into primary care and other medical settings is not routinely done. Nor are there any studies evaluating the effectiveness of integrating care for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) into routine treatment for tuberculosis (TB), despite the high co-occurrence and mortality associated with these two diseases. Accordingly, researchers have designed a trial study to determine the effectiveness of integrating pharmacotherapy and behavioral treatments for AUDs into routine care for TB.

The study will be published in the February 2010 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

"In many primary-care settings, screening for drinking problems is not necessarily a routine part of visits," said Shelly F. Greenfield, director of clinical and health services research and education in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program at McLean Hospital and corresponding author for the study. "In many specialized medical settings, screening for alcohol problems is even less frequent," she added. "For example, in clinics that treat TB, it would not be common practice to screen for alcohol problems, yet alcohol problems often co-occur among patients with TB."

Greenfield said she and her colleagues chose to conduct their study in Tomsk, Russia because of its high rates of both alcohol problems and tuberculosis. "In Tomsk, we found that alcohol disorders in this population are common, with 50 percent of all TB patients meeting criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence sometime during their lifetime."

"This study is particularly important for Russia where multi-drug resistant TB is common," observed George Woody, a professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and Treatment Research Institute, "and where medical specialties are divided into silos that require patients to visit multiple providers for problems that are closely linked and could be better managed by integrated approaches like the one the authors are testing."

"Alcohol disorders not only place individuals at increased risk for acquiring a number of diseases, but once people acquire a disease like TB, alcohol places them at higher risk for poor outcome and death," added Greenfield. "This is because alcohol can suppress the immune system, alcohol hepatitis can complicate TB treatment since many TB medications are potentially toxic for the liver, and people with drinking problems are also less likely to be able to adhere to their TB treatment."

As part of the Integrated Management of Physician-delivered Alcohol Care for Tuberculosis (IMPACT) trial, Greenfield and her colleagues divided 200 patients - confirmed to have alcohol abuse or dependence, newly diagnosed with TB, and initiating treatment in the Tomsk Oblast Tuberculosis Service - into one of four groups: 1) oral naltrexone + brief behavioral compliance enhancement therapy (BBCET) + treatment as usual (TAU); 2) brief counseling intervention (BCI) + TAU; 3) naltrexone + BBCET + BCI + TAU; and 4) TAU alone. The trial is ongoing.

"To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine the feasibility of delivering alcohol treatment as part of routine TB care," said Greenfield, "and to assess this treatment model's impact on both TB and alcohol outcomes. If proven feasible and effective, this treatment model could be adapted for patients with AUDs and co-occurring medical conditions in other settings, specifically, anywhere co-occurring AUDs adversely affect TB outcomes, including the United States."

"The idea of integrated treatments is not new, but only just beginning to be studied and implemented in Russia and other countries, including the U.S.," said Woody. "These findings show the universality, practicality, and potential importance of developing integrated treatments for alcoholism, HIV, and other serious health problems. They could be life-saving not only for the affected individuals, but also for the community that is at risk for the spread of TB via cases that are inadequately treated due to poor adherence to prescribed medication. Finally, these findings could easily be applied, would likely be cost-effective, and could contribute to current efforts to reduce overall medical treatment costs."

Source: Shelly F. Greenfield, M.D., M.P.H.

Harvard Medical School

George Woody, M.D.

University of Pennsylvania

Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research
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