Archive for March 2012
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(from MedScape – Fran Lowry) The 2 main chemical ingredients in marijuana, δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), can have very different effects on behavior and in the brain, new research shows. Even a single modest dose of THC can induce…
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from CNN.com We hear a lot about the hazards of drunk driving, but here’s something else to put on your radar: A study in the British Medical Journal found that marijuana nearly doubles the risk of vehicle collisions. Researchers conducted a…
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(By Maria Puente, USA TODAY) Singer Whitney Houston’s death last month from accidental drowning from the effects of cocaine use and heart disease throws bright light on a dark corner of the world of celebrities who wrestle with substance abuse.…
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(from abcnews.com - BRIAN ROSS and MEGAN CHUCHMACH) There is growing concern among health professionals that Whip-Its — small canisters filled with nitrous oxide that can be used as a recreational drug and were reportedly used by actress Demi Moore shortly before…
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(from Today) Molly Ammon’s room is exactly the same as she left it a year ago for a spring break party at a beach condo near her family’s home. Molly’s mom, Angie Ammon, didn’t think she had to worry. Nineteen-year-old Molly, a star…
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(from Join Together) Blackouts that result from binge drinking among college students cost the average large university about a half million dollars per year, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin note in Health Affairs that 50…
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Healthy Marathon County is holding its Annual Spring Networking on April 20th at the Aspirus Medical Education Center (425 Wind Ridge Rd, Wausau). HMC action teams, supporters and community stakeholder are invited to participate in a morning of sharing and celebration.…
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(from Courier Journal) You probably wouldn’t leave an open pill bottle near a child, but medicated patches can be an overlooked hazard for kids. Transdermal patches, which stick to the skin, are used for a variety of reasons, from treating…
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(from Detroit Free Press) WASHINGTON — When police in suburban Washington raided the home of a man suspected of drug dealing last fall, they found the cocaine, but also something unusual: nearly 20 large bottles of liquid Tide laundry detergent.…
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Edgar School Auditorium (2nd Ave. Entrance) 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Light Supper and Registration 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Presentation and Discussion Presenters: Lt. Chad Billeb, Marathon County Sheriff’s Dept. Sue Nowak, Certified Alcohol & Drug Prevention…
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