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European Association of Libraries and Information Specialists on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ELISAD) Made to enable those working in the field of alcohol and other drugs and facing common challenges, to exchange ideas and experience and, through networking to improve their knowledge, skills and performances. http://www.elisad.org/ The OxyContin Issue Look at the issues surrounding this drug, one of the best medicines for treating chronic pain. Information about how the issue affects all patients being treated for chronic pain. http://www.painmanagementtheory.homestead.com/oxycontin.html National Drug Strategy Network Information sharing network. Takes no official positions on policy matters. http://www.ndsn.org Poison For Profit An article from Red Flags Weekly that suggests pharmaceutical and chemical companies profit from the sale of herbicides, pesticides, and household chemicals as well as the prescription drugs often needed to treat health problems caused by these household and industrial chemicals. http://www.redflagsweekly.com/storm_warnings/poison.html The Case of Ian Stillman The case of a deaf British man imprisoned in India for alleged drug smuggling. http://deafness.about.com/library/weekly/aa073002.htm FDA Review An extensive resource on the regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices focusing on the Food and Drug Administration. Includes a history, an evaluation of policy, and a bibliography with many links. http://www.FDAReview.org |
