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Mixing Sex and Alcohol Puts Young People at Risk

New research published recently by alcohol charity Drinkaware and sexual health charity Brook says that consuming

Teens Turn to Friends, Family to Get Prescription Drugs

Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that teens engaging in prescription

Battling the Stygma of Leprosy

Global Appeal 2010 will aim to bring an end to the stigma surrounding millions who suffer

Report: Massachusetts in “Serious and Dangerous” OxyContin Crisis

Massachusetts is in the midst of an “epidemic” involving residents becoming addicted to prescription opiates such

Halloween Face Paints Contain Lead and Other Heavy Metals

Halloween face paints contain contaminants such as lead and other heavy metals reports a US group,