http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Gloria+B.+MacTaggart Medicines and Remedies Gloria B. MacTaggart Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=180310&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies The influence of drug advertising on television and in magazines has been the focus of many news articles since the recent OxyContin hearings. And it’s no wonder: Relaxing, upbeat images in television drug ads distract the consumer from already insubstantial warnings about the risks. Some people don... Medicines and Remedies Gloria B. MacTaggart Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=173791&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies In 1980, a special program was developed for doctors with drug and alcohol abuse problems. The program allows doctors to continue practicing while undergoing alcohol or drug rehab. However, according to the Medical Board of California (MBC), five status reports on the program have proven it to be in...