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Medicines that kill : the truth about the hidden epidemic / James L. Marcum, MD.
Not nearly enough is being said about this growing epidemic. The recent deaths of several celebrities have shone a spotlight on the overuse and abuse of prescription drugs. Most people believe that these medications aresafer than illegal substqances. But when combined with other prescription or over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs can be every bit as powerful, additive, and dangerous.
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- ISBN: 9781414368856 (paperback)
- ISBN: 1414368852 (paperback)
- ISBN: 9781624904103
- ISBN: 1624904106
- Physical Description: vii, 245 pages ; 21 cm
- Publisher: Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., [2013]
- Copyright: ©2013
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-244). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part 1. The problem. My medical history ; It could happen to you ; Medical mistakes ; Adverse reactions and insufficient research ; Misuse of medications ; Slow kill and deadly combinations ; Over-the-counter medications -- Part 2. The solution. Sometimes you need to think ; Let's get practical, part 1 ; Let's get practical, part 2 ; The rest of the story ; The law of love -- Appendix A: Drugs withdrawn from the market -- Appendix B: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) medicaion classifications -- Appendix C: How a medication gets to market -- Appendix D: Most-prescribed medications in 2010. |
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| Subject: | Medication abuse. Medication abuse > Complications > Case studies. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at York County Libraries.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Memorial Library: Hanover's Public Library | Adults 362.29 MAR Nonfiction (Text) | 34007002080716 | Adult Area | Available | - |
