Overdosing on antibiotics: doctors warn against excess use of germ-fighting drugs

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Infectious disease experts warn that the overuse of antibiotics has led to an alarming increase in the number of drug-resistant virus strains. Penicillin used to treat Streptococcus pneumoniae is now ineffective in 13% of cases. Expert advice on proper drug usage is given.

Health aspects, Usage, Antibiotics, Drug therapy, Drug resistance in microorganisms, Microbial drug resistance, Bacterial infections

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When drugs hit home

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A narcotics detective discovered his teenage daughter was selling drugs. He kicked her out of the house and she returned several weeks later to ask for treatment. Both father and daughter agree that they share the responsibility.

Teenagers, Youth, Family, Drug use, Detectives

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Saying yes to drugs

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Drugs are a form of escapism, according to author Irvine Welsh. He admits that he continues to enjoy taking drugs, and feels that drugs should be legalized and taxed.

Authors, Writers, Interview, Welsh, Irvine

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