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This Is Why Drugs Are Bad. Oh My God.

Drug abuse is one of the biggest problems facing society today. Drug abuse can, in a matter of years, not only destroy someone's whole life, but also their appearance, health, mental stability and intelligence. It seeps into every corner of life and demolishes it.

Correcting Abuse - Photos of Rescued Pets!

But not all pet abuse cases end badly. The following photo series will show you pets before and after they were rescued from abuse. In only a few weeks and with good and loving care, any pet can begin to live a happy life again, and restore its trust in human beings.

This Baby Changed an Abused Dog's Life for the Better

Unfortunately, not everyone understands this fundamental concept, which is why we often hear about terrible cases of animal abuse happening around the world.

That's Not Mine - Astounding Drug Busts!

The most incredible and crazy places where smugglers tried to transport drugs. And while they lack decency and respect for the law, when it comes to hiding drugs, they do not lack in imagination...

These Drug Discoveries Changed the World Forever

Gerald penned The Drug Book, in which he details 250 important milestones in the history of drugs. Gerald, who also happens to be a professor emeritus of pharmacy at the University of Connecticut , was asked to pick the six most important drug milestones to date. Here’s what he chose: 1.

Revolutionary Migraine Drug Given Seal of Approval!

The drug is Aimovig, and it’s made by Amgen in partnership with Novartis. However, it will cost $6,900 a year. A wave of new treatments, of which Aimovig is the first to get the seal of approval, are going after the huge market for migraine drugs.

What Are the Serious Side Effects of These Common Drugs?

Here's a list of the crazy side effects of common drugs. 1. Ibuprofen can burn you alive Though incredibly rare, there are cases in which five out of every million users experience what is known as the Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a condition which causes blistering all over the body.

Turmeric is as Effective as 14 Other Drugs Combined

Other studies also found that chemicals found within turmeric are just as effective as steroidal drugs that tackle lung ischemia-reperfusion injuries and those that protect injuries caused by lung transplants.

WARNING: This Common Heartburn Drug May be Deadly!

One of the most popular prescription drugs for treating heartburn and similar conditions is Omeprazole, also known as Prilosec, Losec, and Zegerid. As noted, a comprehensive study has shown that this drug puts those who take it at greater risk of stomach cancer - the deadliest after lung cancer.

Safinamide: First New Parkinson's Disease Drug in 10 Years

Safinamide (Xadago), the new, first approved drug by the FDA to treat Parkinson's disease has just been approved for clinical use in the United States. This is the first known drug to treat Parkinson's in more than 10 years.

New ‘Trojan Horse’ Drug Tricks and Kills Cancer Cells

Most chemotherapy drugs kill both cancerous and healthy cells which can often lead to a variety of undesirable effects. A new drug delivery system, however, promises to deliver the chemo drug straight into tumors with fewer side effects.

Here's a New Way to Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs

For years, due to a shady 'gag order' agreement, most pharmacies were unable to even give customers a hint about how to save money on prescription drugs.