Jagged little pills

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An investigation found that thousands of Australians have suffered serious effects, including a number of deaths associated with the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other depressants. Australia and the US are evaluating the evidence but have placed strict caveats on the use of SSRI by children and adolescents in the interim.

Author: Davies, Julie-Anne
Risk factors, Drug abuse, Serotonin uptake inhibitors, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Australians

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Bitter Pill

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A debate regarding RU 486, an abortion pill for emergency contraception is presented. In 1994, Australian doctors began trials of RU 486 as an abortion drug as well as a morning-after pill however the trials were suspended after intervention by the then health minister Carmen Lawrence, following concerns about inadequate patient consent.

Author: Davies, Julie-Anne
Contraceptives, Postcoital, Postcoital contraceptives, RU 486 (Medication)

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White line fever

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The issue related to doping amongst is discussed in detail. The details of various doping cases give an insight to the doping issues and also highlight the approach adopted by various sporting bodies, receiving federal funds, towards World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) code.

Author: Davies, Julie-Anne
United States, Financial management, Evaluation, Finance, Football players, Drugs and athletes, Company financing, World Anti-Doping Agency

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Subjects list: Australia, Usage, Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Drug use
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