Nov 9 Drug Headlines

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PAINKILLER - US
Another Recall for Generic Drugmaker - MSNBC
For the third time in five years, Perrigo pulls pain reliever from shelves.

PAINKILLER - US
11 Million Bottles of Painkillers Are Recalled - New York Times
As many as 11 million bottles of store-brand acetaminophen, the pain killer, were recalled by the manufacturer today because some of the caplets in the bottles are contaminated with metal fragments.

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GENERAL - UK
Teach drugs at nursery - TES
More than 100 children aged under 12 were treated for substance abuse in Wales last year. Most were referred for alcohol and cannabis abuse, but some were also treated for cocaine, heroin and crack addictions.

OXYCODONE - US
Oxycodone responsible for most drug deaths on Treasure Coast
The powerful painkiller Oxycodone was responsible for the most deaths among the 35 drug-caused fatalities on the Treasure Coast in the first half of 2006, according to a recent report released by Florida's medical examiners.

METH - US
Health Department To Test Homes For Meth Residue - KUTV 2 Salt Lake City
Health department officials are offering to test homes in Cache, Rich and Box Elder counties for methamphetamine-related chemicals under a recently approved program. Methamphetamine is an addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system and is usually made from common household chemicals that can leave dangerous residue behind in buildings where the drug is made and used.