Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "prescription painkillers" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Medicine for Gout Purine rich foods contribute to a painful type of arthritis called gout. The human body needs a small amount of purine, but it can cause problems if you consume it in excess amounts. Purine gets converted into uric acid. Uric acid that does not get remove... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/medicine-for-gout-2391286.html 21st November 2011 How to Properly Dispose of Unused Meds by Cate Stevenson Prescription painkillers are big, big business for pharmaceutical companies. At any given time, there are a dozen drugs being prescribed almost on a daily basis by general practitioners. In part, this is because pain is the number on... http://www.articlealley.com/http://doctorshealthpress.articlealley.com/how-to-properly-dispose-of-unused-meds-2085458.html 02nd March 2011 Effective Home Remedies for Pain Relief Regardless of how careful you may be in avoiding minor accidents, there are times when they just happen. More often than not it's just small minor injury that doesn't require any medical treatment or pain medication, most people can tolerate a small amoun... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ianjohnasson.articlealley.com/effective-home-remedies-for-pain-relief-1881046.html 02nd December 2010 7 Golden Rules For Dealing With Back Pain Ergonomics in the workplace back pain are among the worst cost drivers in health care. Remember to avoid these 7 golden rules for dealing with back pain and help you avoid unnecessary tests and ineffective treatments! Rule 1: Remove Fear! Back pain is ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jmontgomery2.articlealley.com/7-golden-rules-for-dealing-with-back-pain-1787383.html 12th October 2010 The Wide Variety of California Drug Rehabs Anyone searching for drug rehab California will find a wide variety of options. The state is blessed with numerous facilities offering various treatment options. For addicts, California drug rehabs offer so many different approaches to treating addiction ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johndaily.articlealley.com/the-wide-variety-of-california-drug-rehabs-1630453.html 02nd July 2010 Treatment for Gout Copyright (c) 2010 David Robinson Gout, also known as acute gouty arthritis, is a sudden onset of joint pain. This happens mostly in the legs and feet. Gout occurs when there is a build up of uric acid in the joints. 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One of the majo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gloriamactaggart.articlealley.com/study-sheds-new-light-on-methadone-deaths-885238.html 11th May 2009 Medical Drug Detox Should Follow Naloxone Treatment For Opioid Overdoses Victims of prescription drug addiction and street drug addicts who overdose on opioids can often be saved by the drug naloxone, but the event should be followed immediately with admission to a medical drug detox facility, followed by lengthy drug rehab. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rodmactaggart.articlealley.com/medical-drug-detox-should-follow-naloxone-treatment-for-opioid-overdoses-874903.html 01st May 2009 Non-Drug Solutions to Knee Pain The problems caused by prescription painkillers are often worse than the pain you took them to resolve. Check out drug-free solutions. It's an unfortunate fact that millions of people live in chronic pain, and one of the most common areas that hurt are... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gloriamactaggart.articlealley.com/nondrug-solutions-to-knee-pain-870216.html 27th April 2009 New Help for America’s Drug Addicted Troops? The military is notorious for not taking care of our guys when they come home. New legislation proposes to force the issue, with civilian oversight. Since the Iraq war started six years ago, legal use of prescription painkillers among wounded U.S. troo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gloriamactaggart.articlealley.com/new-help-for-americas-drug-addicted-troops-866382.html 22nd April 2009 Where You Should Begin When Considering Plastic Surgery An abdominoplasty, also referred to as a tummy tuck, can help reduce the appearance of loose and flabby skin around your abdomen by strengthening the walls of your tummy, as well as tightening your stomach muscles. 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