First Narconon Cannabis Abuse Prevention Guide Takes Aim at Drug Abuse …
Now, Narconon International announces that it has released its first guide to help Italian speakers reverse growing trends in cannabis abuse. Surveys published by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction show that among Italian youth …
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'There is hope for drug addiction'
June 11, 2013 · Mike Thomas, a former addict, tells his story to let others know there is hope to get out of addiction. A documentary about prescription drug abuse in a small town in Wyoming County is expected to be available to the public on July 1 …
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Narconon Arrowhead Helps Teen Through Drug Education Community Outreach
There is hope,” says Niko Bain, drug prevention lecturer at Narconon Arrowhead. Canadian, Oklahoma (PRWEB) May 28, 2013. Teen drug abuse rates have skyrocketed across the United States leaving nothing in their path of destruction. The issue has been …
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First Narconon Cannabis Abuse Prevention Guide Takes Aim at Drug Abuse …
Now, Narconon International announces that it has released its first guide to help Italian speakers reverse growing trends in cannabis abuse. Surveys published by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction show that among Italian youth …
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Reports of robberies, domestic violence increased in 2012
While not a crime statistic, he said those numbers show the increasing problems for society in general as a result of drug addiction. Some crime categories showed improvement over the previous year. The number of arsons dropped from 260 in 2011 to 226 …
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Narconon Arrowhead Helps Teen Through Drug Education Community Outreach
There is hope,” says Niko Bain, drug prevention lecturer at Narconon Arrowhead. Canadian, Oklahoma (PRWEB) May 28, 2013. Teen drug abuse rates have skyrocketed across the United States leaving nothing in their path of destruction. The issue has been …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: CDC Answers Your Questions
PBS NewsHour recently aired a report on prescription drug abuse that led viewers to ask many questions. We asked the CDC to answer them, below. One in 20 people in the United States say they've used prescription painkillers for non-medical reasons in …
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Lyons: Drug courts offer sober approach to drug abuse
Drug addiction is a major societal problem with an annual treatment cost of $ 193 billion each year in crime, lost productivity and health-care costs, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. … There's one reason for the growth: Drug courts …
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Question by Teppo: What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking Carim 100 mg?
I am intrigued specifically what are the benefits and drawbacks of having Modafinil 200 mg? Many thanks much.

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Answer by Colin
Carim is just another name for modafinil… the only difference in yours is 100mg is half the dose of the 200mg tablets.

In the United States, modafinil is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only for the treatment of narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea and shift work sleep disorder. In some countries, it is also approved for idiopathic hypersomnia (all forms of excessive daytime sleepiness where causes can’t be established). The usual prescribed dosage for these disorders is 200 mg once a day (less commonly, 100 to 400 mg/day in one or two doses).

For conditions other than shift work sleep disorder, modafinil is normally taken in one dose in the morning or in two doses in the morning and at midday. It is generally not recommended to take modafinil after noon: modafinil is a relatively long-acting drug with a half-life of 15 hours, and taking it during the later part of the day carries a risk of sleep disturbances

Despite extensive research into the interaction of modafinil with a large number of neurotransmitter systems, a precise mechanism or set of mechanisms of action remains unclear. It seems that modafinil, like other stimulants, increases the release of monoamines, specifically the catecholamines norepinephrine and dopamine, from the synaptic terminals. However, modafinil also elevates hypothalamic histamine levels, leading some researchers to consider Modafinil a “wakefulness promoting agent” rather than a classic amphetamine-like stimulant. Despite modafinil’s histaminergic action, it still partially shares the actions of amphetamine-class stimulants due to its effects on norepinephrine and dopamine.

A National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) study highlighted “the need for heightened awareness for potential abuse of and dependence on modafinil in vulnerable populations” due to the drug’s effect on dopamine in the brain’s reward center. However, the synergistic actions of modafinil on both catecholaminergic and histaminergic pathways lowers abuse potential as compared to traditional stimulant drugs while maintaining the effectiveness of the drug as a wakefulness promoting agent. Studies have suggested that modafinil “has limited potential for large-scale abuse” and “does not possess an addictive potential in naive individuals.”

Modafinil was shown to be an effective treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),however in 2006 it was found by the FDA to be unfit for use by children for that purpose. It was rejected primarily due to one suspected case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Cephalon’s own label for Provigil now discourages its use by children for any purpose. Other potentially effective, but unapproved targets include the treatment of depression, bipolar depression,opiate & cocaine dependence,Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, and disease-related fatigue, as well as fatigue that is the side effect of another medication.

In most countries, here is a paper sheet with this sort of information with the tablets. If not, you really should discuss what you need to know with the pharmacist. Although pharmacists are sometimes called chemists, they are rather different and have specific traning in the areas.

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Tuerk House, Baltimore

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Lohan's new rehab center has no drug or alcohol treatment license
She said the Newport Beach facilities are “unlicensed” and can only operate as sober living facilities but cannot offer treatment. “It is a violation of California law to operate a residential drug treatment facility without a license,” she explained …
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Youth Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Push for Higher Reimbursement Rates
The per-bed, per-night reimbursement rate for residential alcohol and drug treatment is $ 135, set in 2009. North is asking the state to raise its reimbursement rate to $ 340 per night, which she says is the cost to provide effective treatment to dual …
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Obamacare Will Provide Regular Citizens the Same Rehab Services Celebs Get
Monteith has been able to afford a month-long rehab stint, which can run anywhere from $ 1,400 for outpatient treatment to an absurd $ 30,000 for one month of high end residential drug treatment programs according to a study by the Substance Abuse and …
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Support groups in East Contra Costa
For cancer patients, families, caregivers and anyone else needing a place to gather for comfort and sharing. Kaleidoscope Center … LifeRing is a faith-based organization of support groups for those who want to overcome alcohol and/or drug addiction.
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Church News week of April 25, 2013
Proceeds from the Fair support mission projects here in Mechanicsville, in Virginia, the United States and throughout the world. Call the church at (804) … Walnut Grove Baptist Church will host weekly support group meetings for parents of addicted …
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Understanding the needs of male sexual assault victims
It is often the unspoken, unrecognized and untreated issue when we are dealing with the problems of addiction, mental health, physical health, relationship issues, domestic violence, anger management, criminal behavior and many other issues that impact …
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Army's youngest family members find support
At Redstone Arsenal, ACS takes an active role with military children through programs like its New Parent Support Program, ChildWise and Exceptional Family Member Program. “Children are an … Her ex-husband was an alcoholic and drug addict. “I've been …
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