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Scientists develop nicotine gum for 'betel quid' addiction

Scientists develop nicotine gum for ‘betel quid’ addiction

Researchers are developing a way for users to kick an addiction to betel quid — a cheap stimulant that can lead to oral disease and cancer. (Source: Health News – UPI.com)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com for a directory of all the best sales in the UK. Any income gained via affiliate links keeps MedWorm running.
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UBC researchers explore use of nanotechnology to predict risk of opioid addiction

The microbiomes that live in and on bodies reveal all sorts of health issues including whether a person is at a higher risk of becoming addicted to opioid painkillers, new research from the University of British Columbia shows. (Source: CBC | Health)
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CBS News investigation finds recruiters pay struggling addicts to get high-priced surgery

The non-FDA approved Naltrexone implant makes it impossible for drug users to feel the effects of opioids (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
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Medical News Today: Can you withdraw from opiate addiction at home?

There are many symptoms of opiate withdrawal, including shaking, chills, nausea, and diarrhea in some cases. These uncomfortable symptoms can often be relieved through home treatments until the body is entirely free of opiates. Learn more about the potential home remedies for opiate withdrawal symptoms here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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Teach Your Children Well — About Substance Abuse

“Teach your children well,” a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young classic encourages. Children are impressionable, like sponges that soak up whatever liquid they are immersed in.
Some parents say they’d rather have their teens drink at home than elsewhere, where they’re in danger of driving impaired. Many parents minimize or dismiss the dangers, rationalizing that because they survived their yout
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