A Computer System Linking Doctor’s Offices, Hospitals and Pharmacists May Help Curb Painkiller Abuse in Newfoundland and Labrador
There has been no shortage of news stories, especially in the health sections of major news sites, of Canadians succumbing to addiction at the hands of prescription medications. In particular, powerful painkillers that seem to be among the biggest offenders when it comes to getting people hooked on the high that these drugs offer when […]
A Doctor in Nova Scotia Reprimanded For Prescribing Narcotics to a Known Addict, But Was He Wrong in Doing So?
An incident in Nova Scotia seems to bring up a new problem in the fight against drug abuse, in particular addictive substances used to treat pain that we all know is a major health concern not only in Nova Scotia, but coast to coast across Canada. Thousands of people are struggling with their addiction issues […]
Patch or Pill? For Some Smokers It’s the Pill, Others the Patch, New Research Will Allow Doctors to Choose the Best Option For You
Smoking is quite possibly one of the most difficult habits to kick. Smokers often take cues throughout the day and night that lead them to lighting up. For instance smoking after a meal, in the morning with their coffee, at a bar with a drink in hand and, of course, after sex. With a variety […]