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drug In medicine, any substance used to diagnose, prevent or treat disease or aid recovery from injury. Although many drugs are still obtained from natural sources, scientists are continually developing synthetic drugs which work on target cells or microorganisms. Such drugs include
antibiotics. Some drugs interfere in physiological processes, such as anti-coagulants which render the blood less prone to clotting. Drugs also may be given to make good some deficiency, such as hormone preparations which compensate for an underactive gland.
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Drug involvement, lifestyles, and criminal activities among probationers
Magazine article from: Journal of Drug Issues; 7/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...a significant numberof drug offenders were involved in both the use and sale of drugs, which, in essence...deviant lifestyles. THE DRUG-CRIME CONNECTION Although...positive correlation between drugs and crime, the extent...relationship is unclear. Some drug users are regularly involved...
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Drug-Induced Mitochondrial Dysfunction: The Definitive, One-Stop Resource On Preclinical Drug Evaluation For Potential Mitochondrial Toxicity.
M2 Presswire; 11/5/2009; 700+ words
; ...2009-Research and Markets: Drug-Induced Mitochondrial Dysfunction...Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis in Drug Toxicity Screening (Edward...Mitochondrial Toxicity of Antiviral Drugs: A Challenge to Accurate Diagnosis...Development of Animal Models of Drug-Induced Mitochondrial Toxicity...
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Drug war realism from federal official.(Local)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 10/29/2009; 700+ words
; ...diminish the supply of drugs is $40 billion. Of...arrested each year on drug offenses, half a million...between the harshness of drug laws and the incidence of drug-taking: citizens living...also Britain) take more drugs, not fewer." Do cultural...
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Drug czar plots to overthrow America's drug problem. (keynote address of Office of National Drug Control Policy Dir. Gen. Barry McCaffrey)(Indianapolis '97)(Transcript)
Magazine article from: Corrections Today; 4/1/1997; 700+ words
; ...the state systems are there for drug-related reasons. And two...the federal system are there for drug-related reasons. I'm absolutely...persuaded that if we're to solve the drug problem in America, drugs have to remain socially disapproved...
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Drug regulation overdosed.(COMMENTARY)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 9/28/2007; 700+ words
; ...anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and from the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri. However...clinical testing of new drugs. Recent criticism...and others regarding drug safety has caused...than prescription drugs. Regulators moving...particularly vexing for drug developers. In ...
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Drug companies make simpler dosing a priority.
Newspaper article from: AIDS Alert; 3/1/2000; 700+ words
; ...AIDS. So when you have a drug that has efficacy at lower...dont have to take as many drugs, and we can minimize...term problems because of drug resistance. Thats where a simpler, twice-daily drug like abacavir (Ziagen...therapy requires several drugs to keep the virus in check...
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Drug Sellers Rush to Enter Crowded Mail Order Market
Newspaper article from: The Journal Record; 11/25/1992; ; 700+ words
; ...race is on to sell drugs by mail. A sleepy...the mail-order drug business suddenly...significant discounts from drug manufacturers...equivalents or generic drugs. Even large mail...business of dispersing drugs out of a pharmacy to being a drug benefit management...
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Drug Habits of Young Adults; Use of Marijuana, LSD Is Up While Heavy Drinking Continues
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 7/27/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...year, and use of some drugs shows signs of increasing...of the hallucinogenic drug LSD, said scientists...seconds, as do injected drugs. Roy Pickens, director...that in some ways smoked drugs may be even more dangerous...injection because "the drug user has less control...
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FDA's drug review process: ensuring drugs are safe & effective. (Drug Discovery: part 2).
Newspaper article from: Biomedical Market Newsletter; 8/31/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...FDA approved the drug, manufactured by...purpose in 1987. Most drugs that undergo pre...dosages and using the drug in combination with other drugs. The number of...for the Study of Drug Development in Boston...that about 1 in 5 drugs that enter clinical...
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Drug-Detecting Dilemma at Dulles;Security Workers Reprimanded, Told to Focus Searches on Weapons
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 3/19/1987; ; 700+ words
; ...the police for suspected drugs or drug related utensils in passenger...workers to look for illegal drugs, confiscate drug paraphernalia, or detain...individual on suspicion of drug possession. The Federal...workers should not look for drugs, but should not be prohibited...
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Drug Allergies/Sensitivities
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
...side effects of the drug itself. Some children...allergic or sensitive to drugs that are not harmful...allergic reactions to drugs usually are independent of the amount of drug that is administered...similar drugs. These drugs cause 97 percent of all deaths from drug ...
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Drug Traffic
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
...the people to whom the drugs are being sold or distributed...shown that the nature of drug trafficking and drug markets...combination with another illegal drug by 75 percent of current illicit drug users. This high demand for drugs (in spite of their illegality...
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Drug Metabolism
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior
DRUG METABOLISM Most drugs are taken by mouth and, in order...kidneys are first exposed to the drug. Only highly lipid-soluble drugs can enter the brain by crossing...accelerated metabolism of other drugs. DRUG-METABOLIZING ENZYMES Drug...
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Nutrient-Drug Interactions
Book article from: Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
...happens in the body when a drug is taken in order to better...between nutrients and drugs. The action of a drug taken orally generally...the effectiveness of the drug. Aspirin Anti-inflammatory...large amounts of these drugs will cause a loss of Vitamin...
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Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment and, Rehabilitation Act (1980)
Book article from: Major Acts of Congress
...Wilson Excerpt of the Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment...in the usage of various drugs and in the Nation 's...to adjust the focus of drug abuse programs to meet...for, commonly abused drugs.... Local governments...high concentrations of drug abuse should be actively...
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