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No students on bus involved in three-vehicle auto accident
| February 10th, 2009
February 10, 2009 Amarillo reported that an auto accident occurred when a bus was stopped at the intersection of Bell Street and 34th Avenue Wednesday. The auto accident occurred when a car rear-ended another vehicle at the red light, causing that vehicle to strike the bus. No students were aboard the bus when the vehicle
Read MoreSome stimulant drugs may cause drug injuries such as addiction
| February 5th, 2009
February 5, 2009 According to Reuters, some stimulant drugs which are used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms may cause drug injuries such as addiction. According to the report, stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate could cause drug injuries such as the brain changes similar to those seen with cocaine addiction. The study that discovered
Read MorePainkiller may cause drug injuries
| February 3rd, 2009
February 3, 2009 The New York Times reported that the FDA is recommending a ban on Darvon, a painkiller that has been shown to increase chances of drug injuries to patients taking the medication. The drug has been used to treat pain for the past 50 years, but it has been discovered that it could
Read MoreADHD medicine could cause drug injuries
| January 29th, 2009
January 29, 2009 Some medicines prescribed to children for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can cause drug injuries even when taken as directed. According to the study, medications such as Ritalin, Focalin XR, Adderall XR, Daytrana patch, Concerta, Strattera, and Metadate CD could cause drug injuries such as hallucinations even when taken as directed. The drug
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