N.C. gun laws are tighter than Arizona’s but not tight enough for law officers

Published January 24, 2011

N.C. gun laws are tighter than Arizona’s but not tight enough for law officers
In North Carolina, any person 18 or older can qualify for a permit to own a handgun unless he or she is: 1) a felon 2) a known drug addict 3) holds a dishonorable discharge from the military 4) certifiably…
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Genetically Targeted Medication Shows Great Promise In Treating Alcohol Addiction
For the first time in alcohol addiction research, UVA investigators have successfully treated alcohol-dependent individuals with medication that is tailored specifically to match their genetic profile. “Our findings suggest a new paradigm for the treatment of alcoholism, as well as a major breakthrough in individualized medicine for predetermined genotypes,” says Bankole Johnson, MD, PhD, study …
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Ask Dr. Gott: Injectible colchicine off market
Dear Dr. Gott: I was in my doctor’s office last week for new prescriptions, and he indicated that colchicine is being pulled from the market. I take it for gout and don’t know what I can use in its place.
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