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	<title>Drug Blog :: Conditions &#38; Diseases &#187; General</title>
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		<title>Drug Rehab Statistics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:03:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Seaton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drug abuse is defined as the compulsive and habitual misuse of any drug for various purposes, such as achieving calming or euphoric effects, an escape from reality, dulling anxiety, and fighting depression. Drug abuse victims need a support system to help them overcome this negative habit. The rehabilitation of such drug abuse victims is conducted [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.drugcentral.info/" target="blank">Drug abuse</a></strong> is defined as the compulsive and habitual misuse of any drug for various purposes, such as achieving calming or euphoric effects, an escape from reality, dulling anxiety, and fighting depression. Drug abuse victims need a support system to help them overcome this negative habit. The rehabilitation of such drug abuse victims is conducted through special drug rehab programs that are designed to make the victim independent from the drug. Drug rehab statistics are an indication of the number of drug abuse victims and the common drug abuse methods.</p>
<p>According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, it is estimated that almost 22.8 million Americans need treatment for either alcohol or drug addiction. Out of these 22.8 million people, only a small percentage received help from rehabilitation, and the rest were not exposed to any rehab programs. Around 1.2 million drug abusers who did not receive any treatment admitted to having felt the need for treatment at some point in time. A small percentage of these people disclosed that they made attempts to get some kind of help, but were unable to contact any rehab support group.</p>
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		<title>Medical Transcription for Physicians</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darrell Wilk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical Transcription is concerned with the transformation of physician dictation recordings, patient records and added medical recordings into text. This can be finished manually or through automation. Still, as automation tools haven&#8217;t come up to the mark when it comes to quality which is staple to transcribe medical records, we still rely on manual transcription. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.medicineatoz.com/" target="blank">Medical Transcription</a></strong> is concerned with the transformation of physician dictation recordings, patient records and added medical recordings into text. This can be finished manually or through automation. Still, as automation tools haven&#8217;t come up to the mark when it comes to quality which is staple to transcribe medical records, we still rely on manual transcription. Also, health care service is an area that will never go out of reckoning. People will always fall sick irrespective of the times. So, Medical Transcription present ever be required. Medical Transcription is a $25 billion industry. Moreover, there is no remarkable climb in the amount of qualified medical transcriptionists in the US while the responsibility has been exploding by 15% per year. No doubt, we are seeing a rising in the amount of medical transcriptionists in India, that is becoming the preferred destination for outsourced services.</p>
<p>Outsourcing their Medical Transcription needs have become the norm for most outstanding medical practices .The benefit of it being that the practices can get the transcripts for prices as low as 40% of what local services charge. As medical transcription is streamlining itself to become one of the outstanding job options in this country, more and more of transcription activity will proceed to <strong><a href="http://www.india-page.com/" target="blank">India</a></strong>, considering the low priced choice that is useable. Also, India comes with a large population of educated middle class. This puts in front of recruiter a huge pool of trained manpower. And this manpower is what drives the Indian outsourcing industry.</p>
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		<title>Drug Rehab</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 07:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angel Abdulnor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drug abuse or substance abuse is a widespread issue. Although popular culture has created certain stereotypes for the drug abuser, all are susceptible to drug addiction. The intensity of addiction, the type of substance abused and the effects may vary based on the genetic makeup of the individual among other environmental factors. It is heartening [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.drugcentral.info/" target="blank">Drug abuse</a></strong> or substance abuse is a widespread issue. Although popular culture has created certain stereotypes for the drug abuser, all are susceptible to drug addiction. The intensity of addiction, the type of substance abused and the effects may vary based on the genetic makeup of the individual among other environmental factors. It is heartening to note that drug addiction is treatable. This treatment process is also called drug rehabilitation.</p>
<p>Rehabilitation aims to integrate the person back into society to become a productive member. The process may involve avoiding the drug, learning new stress management skills, other behavioral treatments but often involves the use of specific medications. Another prominent component of drug rehabilitation programs is the use of a physical location with a controlled environment where the patient is taught life skills while undergoing treatment. Treatment centers can be private or government operated.</p>
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		<title>Drug Abuse</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:41:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Damian Sofsian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drug abuse is the chronic or habitual use of a drug for a non-medical purpose, with the objective of altering states of body and mind for the user. The use of illegally produced drugs and the abuse of legal drugs are both included here. For example, not only illegal drugs such as cannabis, heroin, cocaine [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.drugcentral.info/" target="blank">Drug abuse</a> is the chronic or habitual use of a drug for a non-medical purpose, with the objective of altering states of body and mind for the user. The use of illegally produced drugs and the abuse of legal drugs are both included here. For example, not only illegal drugs such as cannabis, heroin, cocaine or ecstasy, but also legal drugs like tranquilizers, painkillers and sleeping pills can be abused. Some even abuse cough syrups and herbal medicines.</p>
<p>Drug abuse may cause death or injury by overdose, accident or aggression, and can damage the brain, liver and mental health. It also causes harm to self, family and friends, and is fraught with serious legal consequences like imprisonment and hefty fines.</p>
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		<title>A Brief History of Drug Testing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Norm Butler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drug testing is a big business. With at least fifteen large U.S. corporations supplying laboratory testing, employees and others are only a few minutes’ drive from a testing facility. From employers who use drug testing as a pre-employment screening tool to parents who want to keep tabs on the well being of their teenagers, there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.drugcentral.info/">Drug testing</a> is a big business. With at least fifteen large U.S. corporations supplying laboratory testing, employees and others are only a few minutes’ drive from a testing facility. From employers who use drug testing as a pre-employment screening tool to parents who want to keep tabs on the well being of their teenagers, there are many groups that frequently use drug testing as a screening mechanism.</p>
<p>Recently, drug abuse testing has become increasingly common in professional athletics. With the controversies surrounding the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, athletes are under a great deal of scrutiny. The government has also stepped in, and has begun to implement stricter controls and more frequent screening of athletes. A positive result on a drug test can result in penalties such as fines, loss of game time, or complete dismissal from the team. It is safe to say that drug-abusing athletes are taking huge risks with their careers by abusing performance or other illegal drugs.</p>
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		<title>The Right Medical Equipment For You Home Or Practice!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dee Bovis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Increasingly, patients are becoming more sophisticated in their understanding of the medical supplies and Medical Equipment that is being used to treat them. This means that a health care provider needs to know and understand not only how their equipment operates, but also have confidence that the Medical Equipment they use is of the highest quality. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Increasingly, patients are becoming more sophisticated in their understanding of the medical supplies and <a HREF="http://www.medicalyellowpage.com/">Medical Equipment</a> that is being used to treat them. This means that a health care provider needs to know and understand not only how their equipment operates, but also have confidence that the Medical Equipment they use is of the highest quality.</p>
<p>Both the professional and home health consumer are now ordering many of their Medical Equipment and medical supplies right from their computer. Prices are low and the quality is excellent. If you work in the health care field you&#8217;ll need medical supplies to help you with your work. Quality products that you know you can depend on will give you greater confidence during stressful situations.</p>
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