Pakistan’s Drug Addiction Problem

Pakistan’s drug addiction problem – Pakistan has been battling a growing problem of drug addiction in the country. Most users rely on local NGOs for treatment and rehabilitation, but these are often weighed down by a lack of funds. Now, a leading charity has shut down after a dispute with the government cut off vital support for thousands of people. Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports.

Golden age of prostate cancer treatment hailed as fourth drug in two years …

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Standard treatment for men with advanced, castration-resistant prostate cancer is the chemotherapeutic drug docetaxel (Taxotere), which was approved in 2004. In 2010, the results of a Phase III trial showed the drug sipuleucel-T (Provenge) could also …
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West Des Moines Clinic Aims to Stem Addiction to Painkillers

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Located at 1300 37th St., Suite 1, Harbor View Medical was founded by Michael Vasquez, who in 2006 founded St. Gregory Retreat Center, a Central Iowa detoxification and addiction treatment facility that has gained a national clientele, the Des Moines …
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Bartolo Colon suspended for drug violation

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A's starting pitcher Bartolo Colon has been suspended 50 games for a violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Colon, 39, reportedly tested positive for testosterone. He will miss the final 40 games of the …
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