Posts Tagged ‘Society’

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 24, 2010

According to alarming new research from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, prescription drug abuse surged 400 percent from 1998-2008. The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), a leading medical society dedicated to safe Interventional Pain Management (IPM) techniques, is using National Pain Awareness Month as an opportunity to highlight the lethal problem of prescription drug abuse in the United States and its escalation over the past decade.

“Poor clinician training, a general lack of appreciation of the risks with these medications, and inadequate or poor coordination of prescription monitoring programs are all contributing to a national prescription drug abuse epidemic that unfortunately continues to spiral out of control,” said Dr. David Kloth, national spokesman, board member and past president of ASIPP. “The numbers are completely staggering.”

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Waltham, MA (PRWEB) March 24, 2005

The Massachusetts Medical Society is urging citizens across the state to consider completing advanced planning directives for end-of-life-care issues and is calling attention to its website www.healthcareproxy.org to assist individuals and families in doing so.

“The sad and tragic case of Terry Schiavo should bring widespread attention to this critically important need for individuals and families,” said John A. Fromson, M.D., vice president for medical affairs of the Society and a member of the Massachusetts Commission on End of Life Care.     

“End-of-life issues will reach every one of us at some time or other, either as a patient, a loved one, or family member,” said Fromson. “It is vitally important that individuals be prepared, not only to have their wishes be carried out, but also to avoid the potential confusion, difficulties, regret and trouble among friends, family and loved ones that can occur in the absence of directed wishes.”  Read more... (779 words, estimated 3:07 mins reading time)

(PRWEB) July 6, 2005

In recognition of the UN International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and just two days after the European Council adopted the Drugs Action Plan for 2005-2008, experts from around Europe met Wednesday in Brussels, to define concrete actions for making the plan a reality.

The conference, organized by the Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe, is the first in a series of initiatives of civil society to help all levels of government make significant progress in the fight against drugs across the continent over the next three years. This initiative was warmly welcomed by attendees, including officials of several of the Permanent Representations of the Members States to the European Union.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, American Cancer Society receive CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the American Cancer Society – High Plains Division have received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing the commitment of these organizations to reducing the risk of cancer for employees and their families by promoting healthy lifestyle choices, encouraging early detection through cancer screenings, and ensuring access to quality treatment.
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Center for Virtual Care honored
SACRAMENTO — The UC Davis Center for Virtual Care, where patient-simulation and advanced robotics technologies create a virtual hospital environment for health-care learners, has been accredited as a Comprehensive Education Institute by the American College of Surgeons — an honor bestowed on only a handful of simulation centers worldwide.
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Five Reasons Why Society Needs to Take Action Against Drug Abuse

Drug testing in the state of Colorado is playing a role in preventing drug abuse. This state like many others are plagued with drug related problems. This is especially true when it comes to workplace drug use. This state has not enacted any laws that require employers to perform this test.

The Colorado Supreme Court does, however support employers who feel the need for this testing. Throughout society the possibilities of drug use is overlooked. It is a real condition that needs to be dealt with. This abuse affects families and workplaces around the state of Colorado.

There are many facilities within the state that offer employers the service of drug testing. They perform hair follicle test and other formats for this process. The importance of this issue is paramount and eventually affects everyone. Here are 5 reasons that our society needs to focus on the prevention of drug abuse:  Read more... (438 words, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)

Question by Brian B: Is John McCain open to gay marriage? Is he open to gay relationships? Would he just ban gays from society?
Please state using facts.

“I’m not saying I’m gay, I’m just saying there’s a time in every man’s life when he questions his own sexuality…” Adam Sandler singing about Pearl Jam as the character “Opera man” from Saturday Night Live (1993)

Best answer:

Answer by Lillian
John McCain don’t care. Since he’s catholic he will be against gay marriage. But gays will enjoy the same rights they do today.

Add your own answer in the comments!

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