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How Drug Courts Work
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Drug courts can change lives. HowStuffWorks talked to experts about drug courts and how they have also changed the criminal court system.
A Breathalyzer for Drugs? We're Not There Yet
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It's a lot harder to develop a breath test for marijuana and opioids than it is for alcohol. HowStuffWorks explains why.
How Performance-enhancing Drugs Work
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Performance-enhancing drugs are the frequent subject of controversy in the sporting world. Learn about performance-enhancing drugs and doping practices.
What Is a Performance-enhancing Drug? Here Are 10 Examples
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The list of superstar athletes accused of — and admitting to — taking performance-enhancing drugs is almost as impressive as the number of sports that they compete in. And we're not just talking about steroids.
Are expired over-the-counter drugs OK to use?
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Are those expired meds even working? Or, worse, are they causing you harm? Find out if over-the-counter drugs are OK to use.
Drug Rep Gifts Influence Doctors' Prescription Choices
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A new study found that doctors were more likely to prescribe brand-name drugs when they got gifts or meals from pharma reps. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Can you match the generic drug to its brand name?
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If you've ever wondered whether or not the generic is as good as or the same as the name brand, good news; it is. The FDA requires that all generic drugs be what's called "chemically identical" to the matching brand name. And making the switch from brand to generic can have big savings -- as much as 73% for over-the-counter drugs, according to Consumer Reports. See if you can make the right matches.
Mark Cuban Wants to Solve the U.S. Prescription Drug Price Crisis
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The billionaire business owner launched an online pharmacy in March with drug prices slashed. But is the model poised to disrupt America's prescription drug business?
Oxycontin 101
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According to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health, roughly 2.8 million people aged 12 or older had illegally used the prescription drug OxyContin at least once. Find out about this controversial drug.
How Antidepressants Work
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Antidepressants are one of the leading classes of medical prescription medications. Read about antidepressants and find out how antidepressants work.