Recent news on Codeine

Jeremy Mercer | Time Was Soft There: A Paris Sojourn At ...  -  25 May 2007
Play by Play,The author also accompanies a codeine-addicted poet to a literature festival in Ireland, at which the neurotic addict experiences a miraculous redemption.

Judge orders man to jail pending decision in drug overdose case  -  25 May 2007
Mineral Wells Index,An autopsy revealed Timms’ body contained morphine and two other painkillers – including codeine. The death was ruled a drug overdose.

PAGB Statement On Addiction To OTC Medicines Containing Codeine ...  -  May 22, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Taking codeine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction, which might cause you to feel restless and irritable when you stop the tablets.

Oxycontin Addict Describes Struggle with Drugs  -  May 23, 2007
KSL-TV,When it comes to pain killer addiction, (oxycontin, oxycodone, codeine, hydrocodone, etc) the only thing besides total abstinence (which requires a complete

Class Action Lawsuit Commenced after Newborn Dies of Codeine ...  -  May 9, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),His cause of death was found to be a result of complications from morphine/codeine intoxication caused by ingesting Rani's breast milk after she had used

Warning on OTC codeine  -  May 4, 2007
Irish Health,They say all three patients had started using the product for approved indications, but their use had escalated as they became tolerant to the codeine

BOH distressed about cough autograph  -  May 22, 2007
Seantobia Democrat,The druggist told me he could give me some with codeine, but I would have to sign for it. After the previous sleepless night, my "John Hancock" was a small

OHIOVILLE (1) - Break-in reported  -  May 21, 2007
Beaver County Times,The missing medicines included Fentanyl patches, cough syrup with codeine and medication that contained hydrocodine. Smilek said people sometimes chew on

Doctors say too many Brits addicted to OTC drugs  -  May 7, 2007
News-Medical.net,The doctors say patients are reporting substance abuse problems with OTC drugs containing codeine phosphate and more addiction warnings should be provided

Doctors call for probe into painkiller addiction  -  May 4, 2007
Which?,They said that in the past three months, they had seen three patients with addictions to Nurofen Plus, made up of Ibuprofen and Codeine Phosphate.

Over-the-counter drug use concern  -  May 3, 2007
BBC News,In the British Medical Journal, Chris Ford and Beth Good say they have seen three patients addicted to drugs containing codeine in recent months.

ADDICTION WARNING ON OVER THE COUNTER TABLETS  -  May 4, 2007
UK Express,In the past three months GP Christine Ford and her colleague Dr Beth Good report seeing three patients hooked on Nurofen Plus which is made up of codeine

The addicts on more than 70 over-the-counter pills a day  -  May 3, 2007
Daily Mail,Tens of thousands of "ordinary people" are thought to be dependent on tablets such as Solpadeine and Nurofen Plus, which contain the painkiller codeine.

Warning Over 'Highly Addictive' Painkillers  -  May 3, 2007
Life Style Extra,All three started using the product, but their use escalated as they became increasingly tolerant to the codeine element. Each sought medical attention at

Class action hits Tylenol 3 makers  -  May 11, 2007
Montreal Gazette (subscription),According to the statement, 12-day-old Tariq Jamieson died as a result of complications from morphine/codeine intoxication caused by ingesting breast milk

Over-the-counter drug use questioned  -  May 5, 2007
InTheNews.co.uk,All three had started taking the drug for its approved benefits, but their use increased as they became tolerant to the codeine element.

Over the Counter Drugs can Be Highly Addictive, Warn Doctors  -  May 4, 2007
MedIndia,Yet, in the past three months, they describe seeing three patients with addictions to Nurofen plus (ibuprofen and codeine phosphate).

BMJ paper warns of addiction to OTC medicines  -  May 4, 2007
Earthtimes.orgThe patients were taking Nurofen Plus, which is a combination of codeine phosphate and ibuprofen. Codeine is a known opiate and a drug dependence inducing

DOCTORS' ALERT OVER PAINKILLER ADDICTS  -  May 3, 2007
Glasgow Daily Record,They said that in the past three months, they had seen three patients with addictions to Nurofen Plus, which is made up of codeine phosphate and ibuprofen.

Fears over painkiller addiction  -  May 3, 2007
Metro,Codeine phosphate can be obtained only on prescription but is freely available in painkillers combined with aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Doctor: Tip Of The Iceberg For OTC Drug Addiction  -  May 5, 2007
AHNReports in the British Medical Journal said patients were reporting substance abuse problems with OTC drugs containing codeine phosphate.

Taking painkillers can make your headaches worse  -  May 5, 2007
Daily Mail,The warning follows growing concern over the growing numbers of people addicted to over-the-counter drugs containing codeine.

Over The Counter Drugs Can Be Highly Addictive  -  May 4, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,All three had started using the product for its approved indications, but their use had escalated as they became tolerant to the codeine element.

Leading Cough Medicine Makers Launch Campaign Aimed At Ending Abuse  -  May 9, 2007
AllHipHopThe concoction of cough syrup mixed with codeine was turned into "Sippin' On Some Sizzurp," a hit single for rappers Three Six Mafia in 2000.

Mistakes Keep Happening  -  May 1, 2007
Scoop.co.nz,In early July 2006, after his GP prescribed codeine for pain, 67 year old David Jones became disorientated and sedated to the point of stupor.

Student travel safety  -  May 14, 2007
Waterfront Online,Fact - 63% didn't know that some medication in the UK eg alcohol based prescription drugs and painkillers such as Codeine are illegal in some countries.

Sister in tears as inquest is told of brother's overdose  -  May 5, 2007
Belfast Telegraph,State pathologist Professor Jack Crane said codeine, diazepam and alcohol were found in his system but added heroin was "the major factor in Mr Ramsey's

Over-the-counter addicts on more than 70 pills a day  -  May 4, 2007
Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release),Tens of thousands of 'ordinary people' are thought to be dependent on tablets such as Solpadeine and Nurofen Plus, which contain the painkiller codeine.

OTC medicines can be highly addictive  -  May 4, 2007
Healthcare RepublicWriting in the BMJ, Drs Chris Ford and Beth Good describe seeing three patients with addictions to Nurofen plus, a combination of ibuprofen and codeine

Chris Lancelot on…prescribing for differences  -  May 3, 2007
Healthcare RepublicFor example, codeine is a pro-drug, changed by an enzyme into morphine; those without the enzyme derive no benefit from taking codeine.

Nurse struck off over theft convictions  -  May 10, 2007
Stuff.co.nz,Adrienne Jane Rich appeared in court in April 2006 charged with theft of a packet of cigarettes from a colleague and theft of eight codeine tablets from

Class action for infants whose moms took Tylenol 3  -  May 11, 2007
CTV.ca,Tylenol 3 (prescription Tylenol with codeine) is a safe and effective product when used according to the approved prescribing information."

Nurse struck off over thefts  -  May 10, 2007
New Zealand Herald,District Court last year on two theft charges after stealing cigarettes from a colleague and prescription codeine tablets set aside for patients.

Nurse struck off for theft of medication, cigarettes  -  May 10, 2007
Radio New Zealand,Rich had earlier pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court to taking eight codeine phosphate tablets from patients and stealing cigarettes from the

Christchurch nurse struck off register  -  May 10, 2007
TV3 News,Adrienne Rich was found guilty last year of theft of a packet of cigarettes and codeine tablets at Nurse Maude Hospital in Christchurch, where she worked.

Nurse Struck Off For Stealing Drugs, Cigarettes  -  May 10, 2007
newswire.co.nz,Rich had earlier pleaded guilty in the District Court to taking eight codeine phosphate tablets from patients and stealing cigarettes from the jacket of a

Nurse struck off for theft of medication and cigarettes  -  May 10, 2007
Radio New Zealand,Rich had earlier pleaded guilty in the Christchurch District Court to taking eight codeine phosphate tablets from patients and stealing cigarettes from the

Nurse struck off over thefts  -  May 10, 2007
The Press,A former Christchurch nurse has been struck off for stealing 12 cigarettes from a workmate and eight codeine tablets from the hospital where she worked.

Lesbians on Ecstasy: Just Say Yes  -  26 Apr 2007
Windy City Times,BB: Well, we did do a “screwed and chopped� version of one of our tracks in homage to our codeine cough syrup-guzzling friends down south.

Open admissions of pot experimentation won’t hurt prospects  -  26 Apr 2007
Nashua Telegraph (subscription),He pleaded guilty to transporting codeine-based cough medicine over state lines and had to serve 100 hours of community service. It’s estimated he lost up

Although many evolving and offer limited subtypes.  -  26 Apr 2007
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Rapes and drugs dominate criminal docket at Superior Court  -  26 Apr 2007
Martha's Vineyard Times,Class "E" encompasses a range of prescription drugs including codeine, opium, and diphenoxylate. Mr. Bray and Ms. Maciel pled not guilty on all charges.

The 10 Count: Boxing’s Overlooked Gems  -  26 Apr 2007
ringsidereport.com,Listing overrated fights would make this article a long and codeine filled one. So instead, I have decided to speak about underrated fights,

Codeine preparations continue to sell like hot cakes  -  Apr 23, 2007
GreaterKashmir.com (press release),Srinagar, Apr 23: Despite clear-cut directions by government to drug store owners to maintain a proper sale records of the codeine preparations,

Report says marijuana use among isle workers rising  -  Apr 25, 2007
Honolulu Star-Bulletin,Use of opiates or prescribed morphine and codeine dropped to 0.3 percent in the first quarter from 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter last year;

What pain medicine is best for children?  -  Apr 19, 2007
Moorpark Acorn,In addition, patients taking ibuprofen did not need to take additional doses, where as patients taking acetaminophen or codeine did need additional doses in

Plea heard in drug possession case  -  Apr 20, 2007
Greenville Herald-Banner,The officers also recovered 6.5 pounds of Hydrocodone, 2.5 grams of Oxycontin and 850 milligrams of Tussin codeine. Deshone had sewn 1000 pills into a

• Arraigned pharmacist accused of stealing more than 1400 pills  -  Apr 20, 2007
MLive.com,The medications were identified in the police report as Adderall, Xanax and Tylenol with codeine. Adderall is a stimulant used to treat attention deficit

Yes, there are winners in war  -  Apr 21, 2007
Enterprise-Record,My father was a survivor of World War II, suffering horribly from frozen feet, nightmares and an addiction to codeine until the mid-1950s.

Student drug-testing pondered  -  Apr 20, 2007
Los Alamos Monitor,..."We have one-on-one meetings with employees who tested positive because sometimes there is a medical explanation, such as that a doctor prescribed codeine,"

Cannabis counter brain cell damage after a stroke  -  Apr 15, 2007
SpiritIndia,Dr Ashton says the relationship between cannabis and cannabinoid drugs has similarities to the relationship between heroin and codeine.

Judge gives drug pedlar chance to dry out  -  Apr 17, 2007
Sault Star,Officers located a "very large number of codeine pills and a spoon with traces of cocaine on it," federal prosecutor Wayne Chorney said.

Prime-time television's reality is skewed  -  Apr 19, 2007
The Reflector online,Paula Abdul is sweet but she has got to be on some sort of codeine cocktail. Why do we care what Paula Abdul thinks about music anyway?

"Callous" thief steals cash, drugs  -  Apr 19, 2007
Evesham Journal,The tablets were Meprobomate, a tranquilliser, Tritace, used for controlling blood pressure and a Codeine-based painkiller.

Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Highlights the Expansion and ...  -  Apr 5, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),The Company also highlighted its planned entry into the prescription cough market with Mucinex(R) with Codeine, a line of 600 mg and 1200 mg extended-

Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Highlights the Expansion and ...  -  Apr 4, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Mucinex(R) with Codeine would bring innovation and a true therapeutic advance to the marketplace by combining the effectiveness of Mucinex(R) with codeine

Traffic stop leads to drug charges  -  Apr 15, 2007
Bryan College Station Eagle,A man stopped for speeding was arrested Saturday after police said they discovered marijuana and codeine in his car in Bryan. Rodney Lakeith Blue, 34,

Drug's approval needs revisited  -  Apr 8, 2007
Newsday,..."Like codeine, this drug acts on the central nervous system to relieve ... coughing. What you don't get is the sedative effect like codeine.

Home Front  -  Apr 17, 2007
Myrtle Beach Sun News,Some of the drugs, which also include codeine, anti-seizure medications and caffeine, are also turning up in Lake Michigan and in Grand Rapids' drinking

Constipation and laxatives  -  Apr 25, 2007
Health24.com,Antacids, cholesterol-lowering drugs, antidepressants and a host of medications that contain compounds such as codeine are all know to cause constipation.

Police make ¼ lb. pot bust  -  Apr 11, 2007
AZ Central.com,A police search discovered a concealed handgun and drugs that Woolfolk identified as codeine, police said. A straw used to snort the codeine and a scale for

Pharmaceutical drugs found in GR water and Lake Michigan  -  Apr 16, 2007
WOOD-TV,A 2005 study found things such as codeine, birth control drugs and caffeine in the water. Scientists think the drugs are too diluted to have any impact on

Terrence Kiel Is Looking for a Second Chance  -  Apr 16, 2007
AOL SPORTS,Chargers' headquarters and charged with transporting and possession for sale of a controlled substance that turned out to be codeine-based cough syrup.

Girl over-medicated after golf ball accident, inquest told  -  Apr 16, 2007
ABC Online,...of the painkiller Endone every three hours. Tests later revealed the level of codeine in the teenager's blood there was four times the therapeutic level.

Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Manitowoc man  -  Apr 4, 2007
Sheboygan Press,A 28-year-old Manitowoc man was charged Monday for allegedly being in possession of marijuana, morphine, codeine and other drugs during a traffic stop

New Drug Trend Moving to Acadiana  -  Apr 2, 2007
KLFY,The substance known as "lean" involves mixing codeine laced syrup with regular items like soft drinks and sports drinks. Lafayette Metro Narcotics agents

FAMOUS ENDINGS  -  Apr 9, 2007
Miami Herald,Time magazine later said witnesses in a trial over his fortune testified that he was addicted to massive amounts of Valium and codeine, both powerful

Alterations in now one protracted usage consistent. Gardens flew ...  -  Apr 14, 2007
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Sick As Usual  -  Apr 4, 2007
American SpectatorAfter ten minutes, it worked -- and he wrote a few for codeine, steroids, and some crap I was supposed to shoot up my nose. He also gave me a pile of free

IN SIGHT/ Cinema&Arts: Teen drama delivers on anti-suicide message  -  Apr 12, 2007
Asahi Shimbun,So Thalluri swallowed 14 codeine tablets and downed three-quarters of a bottle of Jim Beam. Several hours later, however, he woke up. In a groggy slumber,

Agents raid illegal gambling operation  -  Apr 13, 2007
abc13.com,..."Several individuals in possession of paraphernalia, drugs, crack, cocaine, codeine, ecstasy and weapons as well," said Officer Kristine Anthony with the

Police find marijuana, gun on man  -  Apr 4, 2007
AZ Central.com,A police search discovered a concealed handgun and drugs that Woolfolk identified as codeine, police said. Records show that a straw used to snort the

Suspect claims policeman opened fire at his vehicle  -  Apr 12, 2007
Gulf News,The Public Prosecution charged the Emirati with consuming Tebacon drug and his 35-year-old Russian female friend, MK, of using morphine, codeine and

Dubai - Police shoot-out  -  Apr 12, 2007
7DAYS,On searching the car, police found quantities of illegal drugs including morphine and codeine, it is alleged. Both men were arrested and then charged.

Inquest begins into teen's death at Sydney hospital  -  Apr 9, 2007
ABC Online,The inquest has heard that her blood was found to contain four times the therapeutic level of codeine. Outside the court, the girl's father Warren Anderson

Coroner probes Sydney hospital care  -  Apr 9, 2007
Sydney Morning Herald,However, she was given increasing amounts of pain killers and after her death, four times the therapeutic level of codeine was found in her system.

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