University of Florida Begins iPod® Trial With SPI-1005 to Prevent Hearing Loss

University of Florida begins iPod® trial with SPI-1005 to prevent hearing loss

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5, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — The University of Florida (UF) has started enrolling subjects in a new study testing the oral drug developed by Sound Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SPI-1005) to prevent hearing loss caused by loud music. Loud music … In several …
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Is "nature's speedball" the latest South Florida drug craze?

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However, it is marketed on the Internet as 'alternative medicine' for use as a painkiller, medicine for diarrhea, and other ailments and for the treatment of opiate addiction," says the DEA's drug fact sheet on kratom. Very little is known about the …
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Dealing with Addiction – Part I – Dealing with Addiction is a look into the complex world of cross-addiction, featuring the presence of problem gambling intermingled with substance abuse, and mental health issues. 30-50% of problem gamblers in treatment or support groups are substance abusers. This 15-minute video features recovering persons and clinicians in the field and is a joint effort of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) and the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA). For more information, visit www.gamblinghelp.org or call 888-ADMIT-IT.