Krokodil Use Reportedly Spreading: What Makes Dangerous Drug So Addictive?

Published October 25, 2013

Krokodil use reportedly spreading: What makes dangerous drug so addictive?

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It doesn't help that the drug is easy to produce at home with codeine, gasoline, paint thinner and a few other ingredients. Codeine is sold over-the-counter in Russia, and addicts can easily purchase these items necessary to cook … Grosso called for …
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Macomb Leaders Discuss Growing Problem Of Prescription Drug Abuse

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Related tags. Linda Davis, macomb, Opiate, Prescription drug. CLINTON TOWNSHIP (WWJ) – Health care professionals and community leaders met at the Clinton Township campus of Macomb County Community College on Friday to talk about what they say is a …
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Schumer: FDA agrees to tighten access to painkillers with hydrocodone

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"Each day that passes means rising abuse, and even death, at the hands of hydrocodone-based drugs," Schumer said in a statement today. "I'm very pleased that the FDA has heeded my call and will tighten up control of one of the most highly prescribed …
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