Can a Safer Ambien Make Billions? Merck Aims to Find Out

Can a safer Ambien make billions? Merck aims to find out

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When Ambien was launched in 1992, Time was running a story, "The Dark Side of Halcion," which raised a slew of questions about whether the sleeping pill was addictive and dangerous. When the Drug Enforcement Agency classified Ambien as less …
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Former NBA Player Discusses Substance Abuse Dec. 4

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Herren, a former NBA player and Fall River, MA high school basketball legend, realized his life long dream of playing for the Boston Celtics only to lose it all to alcohol and drug addiction. Sober since August 1, 2008, Chris has refocused his life to …
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Family says public attempts to shame son were unfair

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He wasn't born a drug addict and he wasn't born a thief." Marriott said the tragedy of drug addiction was lost in the shaming story. She called on the group to stop its vigilante tactics, and instead appeal to the provincial government to address the …
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Narconon Louisiana Commend Recent Graduates as They Hit 400 Program …

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To honor this milestone the recent graduates shared their stories as a tribute to the incredible change and triumph over addiction they achieved. They now begin a new journey that includes freedom from drugs, a renewed sense of self and new found power …
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