The CBS Evening News With Scott Pelley – Melanoma Drug Treatment Approved by FDA
The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley – Melanoma drug treatment approved by FDA – Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer — 70000 new cases and nearly 9000 deaths are expected in the US this year. Dr. Jon LaPook explains how a recently approved drug treatment for the deadly disease works.
Prescription Drug Abuse Drops Among US Young Adults
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24 (HealthDay News) — Prescription drug abuse among young adults ages 18 to 25 in the United States fell 14 percent between 2010 and 2011, according to a federal report released Monday. During that time, the number of young adults who reported … By …
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Rx Drug Abuse Down Among Young Adults
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The survey also shows continued disparity between those who need substance abuse treatment in 2011 (21.6 million) and those who received it in a specialized treatment setting (2.3 million). Under President Obama, the federal government has tried to …
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Drug trouble in the suburbs
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The boy, who under the Youth Criminal Justice Act who cannot be named, was first charged with 12 Manotick break-ins in September 2011. He was released from jail and with the help of O'Neil, went through drug treatment court before he checked into a …
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