Elderly Prescription Drug Addicts Fly Below Radar, Experts Say

Elderly prescription drug addicts fly below radar, experts say
Addiction experts say elderly prescription drug addicts are going unnoticed, in part because it's hard to balance seniors' legitimate medical concerns and the potential for abuse. Loss, isolation and easy access to medication make it increasingly … Read more on Dickinson Press

Did Scientists Discover the Cause of Depression? Not Quite
CRF1 is thought influence how we respond to stress, explains Britain's governmental health agency NHS, making it a good target for treatment of depression and anxiety. However, it's hard to design drugs to treat a molecule that you don't fully understand. Read more on Yahoo! News

Bad tooth, dental visit, addict
Contractor Scott Clement works on a fence at a home in Byram. Clement, who was hooked on the painkiller oxycodone after being prescribed the medication because of a dental issue, is now able to cope with the issue with nonaddictive medication. / Rick … Read more on Jackson Clarion Ledger