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The word agnostic derives from the ancient Greek phrase meaning “without knowledge”. [source]
People who are of the agnostic view believe that there is no way of knowing whether or not the existence or non-existence of any deity is real. From another point of view, agnostic people are those who are undecided about the existence of a higher power versus theists and atheists who have decided to either  believe or not believe that a deity exists (respectively)…

“You sort of start thinking anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” – J.K. Rowling, British novelist, best-known as the author of the Harry Potter series of children’s books (born 1965)
If someone tells us we’ve got some nerve, the tendency might be to take that as an insult…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Drug reviewers on Tuesday recommended rejecting a Pfizer Inc drug because the data did not prove it worked well in treating a rare neurodegenerative disease.

Dr. Shelley Uram on the Sense of Self and Nature of Children
One of America’s most respected centers for treating trauma and addiction, The Meadows presents a 16-part video series, viewable on YouTube, in which Dr. Shelley Uram addresses topics ranging from family dysfunction to the benefits of Somatic Experiencing…

In 2011, a law proposal in Ohio, if passed, was originally intended to cut off funding for welfare recipients who failed drug tests; anyone on welfare would have been required to take — and pass — drug tests, in order to receive payments. Other states are now proposing the same thing, though it remains controversial — those in favor of these bills like the idea of tax dollars not being spent on illicit drugs, while those in opposition question its fairness, and wonder about the children of those whose money would be cut off…

Within a few minutes of inhaling marijuana smoke, the user will likely feel, along with intoxication, a dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, some loss of coordination and poor sense of balance.

Here’s what’s making health news this morning:Men Should Skip Common Prostate Test, Panel Says (WSJ): The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended a “D” grade for prostate-specific-antigen, or PSA, testing which has been widely used for almost two decades to screen men for prostate cancer.

Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Rare Fractures (WSJ): Researchers noted that studies support the overall benefits of these medicines to prevent fractures, and the type of bone break linked to the drugs is very rare, but the findings add to evidence suggesting patients should reconsider taking the drugs after three to five years of use…

An amicus brief was filed by the Drug Policy Alliance on behalf of a wide array of New York State’s and the nation’s leading medical and substance abuse treatment authorities on Thursday, May 3, in New York federal appeals court challenging what may be the longest-ever federal prison sentence imposed for the simple possession of drugs for personal use behind bars…

The word agnostic derives from the ancient Greek phrase meaning “without knowledge”. [source]
People who are of the agnostic view believe that there is no way of knowing whether or not the existence or non-existence of any deity is real. From another point of view, agnostic people are those who are undecided about the existence of a higher power versus theists and atheists who have decided to either  believe or not believe that a deity exists (respectively)…

Your kids want to be just like you, right? Sometimes parents forget this and may not always set the best examples for their children to live by. You want your children to have positive role models in life, but you might be forgetting that you–their parent–are the most influential role model they have…

Video game helps students with fetal alcohol disorder
By Manisha Krishnan
Vancouver Sun
May 21, 2012Baby boomers, beware the hepatitis C epidemic
By André Picard
Globe and Mail
May 21, 2012

Booze brawl brewing in B.C.
Liquor prices may go up thanks to Liberal plan to sell distribution system
By Michael Smyth
The Province
May 20, 2012
OxyNEO another prescription for disaster?
Health experts question the merits of new ‘tamper-resistant’ version of opioid
By Sharon Kirkey
Canada…

It is common for addicts in recovery to gain weight after they get clean. In many cases the abuse of drugs suppress the appetite. In others the anxiety of not having a substance to numb out on leads the recovering addict to overeat. The Landingtries to equip the recovering addict with tools to live a healthy lifestyle once getting sober…