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Among gays, young partiers spread HIV: study

reuters.com 3 hrs ago 6 related

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Younger men who binge drink and abuse drugs are the gays and bisexuals most likely to transmit HIV to others, and prevention programs should be developed to target them, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

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Anheuser-Busch spent $920K lobbying gov't in 2Q

ibtimes.com 4 hrs ago 3 related

Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. spent $920,000 in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on agriculture, alcohol and drug abuse, taxes and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. The St. Louis-based company,...

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Police On Attitudinal Change

allafrica.com 5 hrs ago

Posted to the web 7 August 2008 Amara Bangura Makeni Director of police complaint discipline and internal investigation department (CDIID) has addressed police personnel in Makeni regarding the force's policy on zero tolerance...

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Under the influence? If society was really influenced by the media, Britain would be more like...

newsvine.com 5 hrs ago

Suppose for a minute you are the minister responsible for promoting ill-health, drug abuse, antisocial behaviour, sexual licentiousness and personal irresponsibility. Your brief is to ensure the United Kingdom continues to lead...

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Among gays, young partiers spread HIV: study

reuters.co.uk 3 hrs ago 2 related

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Younger men who binge drink and abuse drugs are the gays and bisexuals most likely to transmit HIV to others, and prevention programs should be developed to target them, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

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Criminalization of Marijuana Must End

thehill.com yesterday

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) supports the elimination of all criminal and civil penalties for the personal use of cannabis, regardless of whether one is smoking cannabis for medical use or...

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Everett mother accused of abusing infant son

heraldnet.com yesterday

Doctors called police after finding the infant had broken bones and was malnourished. Police were called and arrested the boy's mother, Jessica Miller, 18, on suspicion of felony child abuse. The documents said Miller confessed...

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Codeine-laden painkillers stay on sale

news.com.au yesterday

HEAVY-duty painkillers containing codeine will remain available over the counter but pack sizes could be reduced to stop drug abuse, a government committee has ruled. Doctors and pharmacists have welcomed a decision not to...

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Namibia: Over 200 Youths Attend Sports Workshop

allafrica.com Aug 5, 2008

Posted to the web 5 August 2008 Rundu Over 200 youths attended a one-day motivational workshop organised by the Khomas Youth League and the Kavango Under-17 League in the town last Saturday. Players representing the 18 Under-17...

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Study Highlights Risky Behavior, Lack Of Care Among HIV-Infected Crack Users

medicalnewsblog.info Aug 5, 2008 6 related

Doctors who treat HIV-infected crack users refer to them as “the forgotten population.” A study being presented at this week’s International AIDS Conference in Mexico City reveals that these patients frequently lack outpatient...

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