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  2. Drug policy of Portugal - Wikipedia

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    The drug policy of Portugal, informally called the "drug strategy", was put in place in 2000, and came into effect in July 2001.Created by the Decree-Law n. 130 -A/2001 and under the jurisdiction of the Commissions for the Dissuasion of Drug Addiction, [1] its purpose was to reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS cases in the country, as it was estimated around half of new cases came from injection ...

  3. List of withdrawn drugs - Wikipedia

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    Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Turkey Immunoallergic, thrombocytopenia. [3] Pyrovalerone: 1979 France Abuse. [3] Ranitidine (Zantac) 2020 Worldwide Found to spontaneously break down into the carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine. Rapacuronium (Raplon) 2001 US, multiple markets Withdrawn in many countries because of risk of fatal bronchospasm. [2 ...

  4. Metformin - Wikipedia

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    Metformin is the British Approved Name (BAN), the United States Adopted Name (USAN), and the International Nonproprietary Name (INN). It is sold under several brand names . Common brand names include Glucophage, Riomet, Fortamet, and Glumetza in the US. [ 176 ]

  5. 6 Benefits of Taking Metformin (Besides Weight Loss) - AOL

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    2. Alleviates Hunger. Metformin improves how well your cells respond to insulin. This helps regulate your blood sugar levels and manage spikes in insulin that can trigger hunger and food cravings.

  6. When Is the Best Time to Take Metformin? - AOL

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    The best time depends on your metformin type and dosage. Extended-release metformin tablets are usually taken once a day with your evening meal. Some people take metformin once, twice, or even ...

  7. Drug policy - Wikipedia

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    Cannabis coffee shop in the city center of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Drug policy in the Netherlands is based on two principles: that drug use is a health issue, not a criminal issue, and that there is a distinction between hard and soft drugs. It was also one of the first countries to introduce heroin-assisted treatment and safe injection sites. [40]

  8. 13 Foods Banned in Other Countries (but Not Here) - AOL

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    1. Ritz Crackers. Wouldn't ya know, a cracker that's all the rage in America is considered an outrage abroad. Ritz crackers are outlawed in several other countries, including the United Kingdom ...

  9. List of countries by antidepressant consumption - Wikipedia

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    The source for the data below is the OECD Health Statistics 2018, released by the OECD in June 2018 and updated on 8 November 2018. [1]The unit of measurement used by the OECD is defined daily dose (DDD), defined as "the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used on its main indication in adults". [2]