http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org Live a Drug-Free Life Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:45:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Florida Times Union Lawmakers pledge action on psychiatric drugs in foster care By Brandon Larrabee Oct. 8, 2009   TALLAHASSEE - Alarmed lawmakers said Wednesday they plan to push through legislation next year to try to prevent overuse of mind-altering drugs by foster children after the apparent suicide of a 7-year-old boy last April. Members of ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/10/08/lawmakers-pledge-action-on-psychiatric-drugs-in-foster-care/   St. Petersburg Times BAD MEDICINE A Times Editorial Tuesday, September 22, 2009   It's now clear that the pharmaceutical industry that claims its goal is to improve lives is just as likely as any other industry to manipulate the truth to make a buck. Even more disturbing: Drug companies have found a stable of doctors ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/09/22/big-pharmas-bad-medicine/    Patients-People DO have rights!   This is the first in a series of emails that help you to know your rights. Per 381.026  Florida Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, a person has the right to:   Individual dignity Information (Informed Consent)  A patient has the right to be given by his or her health care provider information concerning diagnosis, ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/09/16/people-do-have-rights/ The money tells the tale  In a recent study conducted by the American Chemical Society (ACS), it was discovered that between 85 and 90 percent of the paper money in the United States showed traces of cocaine. Seem amazing? Well it should. But while this does indicate that the majority of ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/09/13/cocaine-addiction-and-u-s-legal-tender/ Pfizer to pay record $2.3B penalty for drug promos Repeat offender Pfizer paying record $2.3B settlement for illegal drug promotions By Devlin Barrett, Associated Press Writer On Wednesday September 2, 2009, 6:43 pm EDT WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal prosecutors hit Pfizer Inc. with a record-breaking $2.3 billion in fines Wednesday and called the ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/09/03/the-courts-penalize-big-pharma/ The Prozac Calamity by award winning Scientist Shane Ellison By Shane Ellison, Award winning Scientist, Masters Degree in Organic Chemistry I love Big Pharma. After getting a masters degree in drug design, I was fortunate enough to work within their stinky labs and learn the inner workings of corporate drug making (and ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/08/13/the-prozac-calamity/ TV Pitchman Billy Mays was made famous for selling such products on television as OxiClean and OrangeGlo. Sadly, Billy died several weeks ago at his home in Tampa from a heart attack. A recent report now issued by Hillsborough County, Florida, indicates that cocaine was a contributor to his death ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/08/10/another-celebrity-taken-by-drugs/ NO PLACE TO HIDE: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF DRUG ABUSE AND EDUCATION IN AMERICA Part III THE BIRTH OF THE AMERICAN HEROIN ADDICT Far from being a recent development in this country, drug or alcohol addiction has been part of the American scene for more than one hundred fifty years. And for thousands of ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/08/03/the-birth-of-the-american-heroin-addict/ The History of Cocaine Series: Part I   If you are struggling with an addiction, then that struggle can itself be the source of constant stress and strife. If someone you love is struggling with addiction then you know the stress and strife is not limited to the person addicted but will ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/07/30/the-history-of-cocaine/   NO PLACE TO HIDE: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF DRUG ABUSE AND EDUCATION IN AMERICA   This article was written by Gary W. Smith, C.C.D.C., Executive Director of the Narconon Arrowhead Drug Rehabilitation and Education Center located in Canadian, Oklahoma. If you follow stories in the traditional media about drug use in the United States, ... http://www.courtordereddrugrehab.org/2009/07/16/no-place-to-hide-part-i/