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Christie Administration promotes 'Good Samaritan Law' initiative

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The campaign aims to encourage people to immediately call emergency or medical personnel if they suspect someone is overdosing from illegal or prescription drugs. “We need to … Many overdoses can be treated with swift medical intervention.” In …
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The 5 Most Expensive Drugs in the World

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The prescription-drug market currently generates a whopping $ 950 billion in annual sales, and that figure is likely to grow to $ 1.2 trillion by 2016. Despite having hundreds, even thousands, of biotechnology companies spread throughout the world …
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Overprescribed:The aftermath of addiction

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Drug addiction is a brain disease that needs intensive treatment with the help of professionals. Rachel Wallace, a clinical supervisor for the Center for Prevention and Counseling, said that addiction for prescription medications can be challenging …
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