Mental Illness Strikes 1 In 5 Adults

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The NSDUH is the main source in the USA of statistics on civilians over 12 years of age (noninstitutionalized), regarding their consumption of illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco. … However, the rate of treatment was significantly higher (59.6 percent).
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Global AIDS pandemic wanes

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The global response to the worldwide AIDS epidemic continues making remarkable progress in HIV prevention, improved treatment, and reduced AIDS-related deaths, a new report says, holding out hope and the possibility for the end of AIDS. "The global …
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'Zombie drugs'

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According to official statistics, a significant minority of people living with dementia are prescribed antipsychotic drugs. … Medical professionals would still have the flexibility to prescribe off-label where they think this is the best treatment …
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Youth Survey Reveals Much About Substance Abuse In Navajo County

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Similar statistics are given for the use of marijuana, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, hallucinogens, cocaine, inhalants, methamphetamines, heroin, Ecstasy, other club drugs, steroids, over-the-counter drugs (such as cold medicine, cough syrup and diet …
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