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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – far less credibility than those they are attacking … ignores the fine work of this brave scientist. If you aree referring to Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the NIDA, you are quite mistaken. I have read every one of her research papers, have met her at conferences, and believe that she is George W. Bush’s finest appointment. I can only dream that his other were a mere 1% as good as she is. The only person attacking Dr. Volkow is Jan Drew, who is totally devoid of credibility, logic, true Christian Values, and being a nice person. He promotes RITALIN … and the Pharma Sellers who have been experimenting with disastous results on millions of their paying customers for years. I promote proper treatment after thorough diagnosis. Jan Drew posted an article a few days back which says that methylphenidate is safe and effective for those who need it and do not abuse it. Mark can not post without lying.

What lie? The article you posted said just that. I do not care what happens to the abusers. How sad.

Why? The abusers make it harder for people who need treatment to get treatment. They provide more fodder for you to use to trash those who are not abusing. Frankly, I do not care if the abusers are subjected to having to read all of your posts. THAT is torture.

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Nora D. Volkow, M.D http://www.aidsaction.org/communications/weekly_updates/2005/070805.htm This Week in Washington 1. Senator John Breaux and American University Kick Off "Ceasefire on Healthcare" Wednesday, June 29, marked the kickoff of a discussion series on health care presented by American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies and featuring former Senator John Breaux (D-LA). Funded by a grant from Pfizer, Inc., the series will take place in venues around the country as part of the "Ceasefire on Health Care" Campaign. According to a media advisory issued by the campaign, the campaign aims to "put party difference aside and focus on bipartisan solutions to the health care problems facing our country." It "will examine important health care issues such as access to health care, rising costs, and uninsured Americans." 2. Congressional Briefing on Crystal Methamphetamine On Tuesday, June 28, Friends of NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, sponsored a briefing for congressional staff, entitled Methamphetamine Addiction: Cause for Concern – Hope for the Future. (The National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse defines methamphetamine as "an addictive stimulant drug that strongly activates certain systems in the brain.") The speakers at the briefing were: Nora Volkow, MD http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/archives/B/nih1995.html The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, today announced it has awarded 10 grants to study the relationship between chronic stress, repeated stressors, and brain mechanisms that affect drug-use behaviors. The grants total $7.6 million over a period of 5 years. "Stress can alter a person’s physiology and contribute to the development of such illnesses as hypertension, diabetes, and addiction," says Dr. Nora D. Volkow

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Nora D. Volkow, M.D http://www.aidsaction.org/communications/weekly_updates/2005/070805.htm This Week in Washington 1. Senator John Breaux and American University Kick Off "Ceasefire on Healthcare" Wednesday, June 29, marked the kickoff of a discussion series on health care presented by American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies and featuring former Senator John Breaux (D-LA). Funded by a grant from Pfizer, Inc., the series will take place in venues around the country as part of the "Ceasefire on Health Care" Campaign. According to a media advisory issued by the campaign, the campaign aims to "put party difference aside and focus on bipartisan solutions to the health care problems facing our country." It "will examine important health care issues such as access to health care, rising costs, and uninsured Americans." 2. Congressional Briefing on Crystal Methamphetamine On Tuesday, June 28, Friends of NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, sponsored a briefing for congressional staff, entitled Methamphetamine Addiction: Cause for Concern – Hope for the Future. (The National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse defines methamphetamine as "an addictive stimulant drug that strongly activates certain systems in the brain.") The speakers at the briefing were: Nora Volkow, MD http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/archives/B/nih1995.html The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, today announced it has awarded 10 grants to study the relationship between chronic stress, repeated stressors, and brain mechanisms that affect drug-use behaviors. The grants total $7.6 million over a period of 5 years. "Stress can alter a person’s physiology and contribute to the development of such illnesses as hypertension, diabetes, and addiction," says Dr. Nora D. Volkow

So where’s the "conflict of interest," Jan? — –Rich Recommended websites: http://www.ratbags.com/rsoles http://www.acahf.org.au http://www.quackwatch.org/ http://www.skeptic.com/ http://www.csicop.org/

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As always, disbarred attorney and prime example of the Smear Campaigners with FAR less credibility than those they are attacking … ignores the fine work of this brave scientist. He promotes RITALIN … and the Pharma Sellers who have been experimenting with disastous results on millions of their paying customers for years. Ultimate hypocrite. Ultimate liar about his own failures. www.BreastImplantAwareness.org/sandraprobert.htm *** Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com ***

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What a wonderful idea. 2. Congressional Briefing on Crystal Methamphetamine On Tuesday, June 28, Friends of NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, sponsored a briefing for congressional staff, entitled Methamphetamine Addiction: Cause for Concern – Hope for the Future. (The National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse defines methamphetamine as "an addictive stimulant drug that strongly activates certain systems in the brain.") The speakers at the briefing were: Nora Volkow, MD

I would expect the head of one of the divisions of the NIH to brief Congress. She is discussing something where she is an expert. She has the training and experience to do this. http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/archives/B/nih1995.html The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, today announced it has awarded 10 grants to study the relationship between chronic stress, repeated stressors, and brain mechanisms that affect drug-use behaviors. The grants total $7.6 million over a period of 5 years. "Stress can alter a person’s physiology and contribute to the development of such illnesses as hypertension, diabetes, and addiction," says Dr. Nora D. Volkow

Good. Hopefully more research can find ways to help pleople end their drug abuse.. Jan, I missed the part where there is a conflict of interest. Be a dear and point it out. You seem to think that a researcher who receives money from the governmenthas a conflict of interests. That is moronic, as the govefrnment does not piss the money away in medical research. Oh, and you post only proves that Dr. Volkow knows what she is talking about. Thanks for the support. BTW, when are you going to the next Bund Meeting or Cross Burning?

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far less credibility than those they are attacking … ignores the fine work of this brave scientist.

If you aree referring to Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the NIDA, you are quite mistaken. I have read every one of her research papers, have met her at conferences, and believe that she is George W. Bush’s finest appointment. I can only dream that his other were a mere 1% as good as she is. The only person attacking Dr. Volkow is Jan Drew, who is totally devoid of credibility, logic, true Christian Values, and being a nice person. He promotes RITALIN … and the Pharma Sellers who have been experimenting with disastous results on millions of their paying customers for years.

I promote proper treatment after thorough diagnosis. Jan Drew posted an article a few days back which says that methylphenidate is safe and effective for those who need it and do not abuse it. I do not care what happens to the abusers.

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I thought that "speaking before congress" was something that Jan applauded and used as a means of indicating the stature and knowledge of the speaker. Perhaps she really was using the Karma Sutra meaning of the word "congress" when she used ex-Professor Boyd Haley’s "speaking before congress" as evidence of his goodness and worth. That of course raises the question of how Jan knows what Dr Haley says before congress. Does he say "I will still love you in the morning"? Does he have a smoke after congress? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/archives/B/nih1995.html The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, today announced it has awarded 10 grants to study the relationship between chronic stress, repeated stressors, and brain mechanisms that affect drug-use behaviors. The grants total $7.6 million over a period of 5 years. "Stress can alter a person’s physiology and contribute to the development of such illnesses as hypertension, diabetes, and addiction," says Dr. Nora D. Volkow Good. Hopefully more research can find ways to help pleople end their drug abuse.. Jan, I missed the part where there is a conflict of interest. Be a dear and point it out. You seem to think that a researcher who receives money from the governmenthas a conflict of interests. That is moronic, as the govefrnment does not piss the money away in medical research. Oh, and you post only proves that Dr. Volkow knows what she is talking about. Thanks for the support. BTW, when are you going to the next Bund Meeting or Cross Burning?

Volkow? Volkow? Does that sound like one of those foreign names? As Jan thinks that Joe McCarthy was a fine person I can understand why she suspects someone with a suspicious name. — Peter Bowditch aa #2243 The Millenium Project http://www.ratbags.com/rsoles Australian Council Against Health Fraud http://www.acahf.org.au Australian Skeptics http://www.skeptics.com.au To email me use my first name only at ratbags.com

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Yes, Mark this newsgroup is aware of the fact you have no morals or standards… http://www.impactpress.com/articles/augsep03/editorial8903.html 2) Pfizer, Inc. was also a generous supporter of our great democracy, giving $938,914 to Republicans and $213,500 to Democrats. As for the crime, Pfizer Inc. pled guilty and agreed to pay criminal fines totaling $20 million for participating in two international price fixing conspiracies in the food additives industry. Federal officials charged Pfizer with conspiring in the United States between 1992 and 1994 and in the United States and elsewhere between 1989 and 1995. The two conspiracies affected more than $65 million in United States commerce. 2. Congressional Briefing on Crystal Methamphetamine On Tuesday, June 28, Friends of NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, sponsored a briefing for congressional staff, entitled Methamphetamine Addiction: Cause for Concern – Hope for the Future. (The National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse defines methamphetamine as "an addictive stimulant drug that strongly activates certain systems in the brain.") The speakers at the briefing were: Nora Volkow, MD I would expect the head of one of the divisions of the NIH to brief Congress. She is discussing something where she is an expert. She has the training and experience to do this.

Mark skipped right over ****an addictive stimulant drug that strongly activates certain systems in the brain***** As they ALL do…. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/archives/B/nih1995.html The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, today announced it has awarded 10 grants to study the relationship between chronic stress, repeated stressors, and brain mechanisms that affect drug-use behaviors. The grants total $7.6 million over a period of 5 years. "Stress can alter a person’s physiology and contribute to the development of such illnesses as hypertension, diabetes, and addiction," says Dr. Nora D. Volkow Good. Hopefully more research can find ways to help pleople end their drug abuse.. Jan, I missed the part where there is a conflict of interest.

Sure, you did…… Be a dear and point it out. You seem to think that a researcher who receives money from the governmenthas [sic] a conflict of interests. That is moronic, as the govefrnment [sic] does not piss the money away in medical research.

LOL!!!!! Liar. liar pants on fire… DTABOR….. http://www.101waystopreventerrors.com/report27.htm Wasting of Government Money on Useless Research Projects Adds to the Failure of Fixing Medical Errors Since 1999, after IOM reported on the thousands of patients dying annually from medical errors, close to $300 million in government money was allocated for research projects to find solutions. Unfortunately, the money was given to people uninformed about the problems within hospitals that cause medical errors. Instead of this research money being spent in local hospitals by collecting information from those who work directly with patients, the grant money was given to celebrity researchers ignorant of the leading causes of medical errors. Most of the grant monies were therefore wasted. Based on the 2002 report of Dr. Gegg Meyer of AHRQ, a government center for quality improvement and patient safety, $5.3 million was being spent on a study using computers and information systems to prevent medical errors. Why are we using government money to find what has already been shown by other research projects? Medical journal are filled with articles about the successful utilization of computerized systems to reduce medical errors. Why do we need to spend $5.3 million researching a well-defined fact? The report states $5.3 million would be spent to understand the impact of working conditions on patient safety. Evidently these people do not work in hospitals. All it takes is a day to question hospital workers about these facts without spending millions of dollars on already established facts. Our study and many others already proved beyond a shred of doubt that employees working under stressful conditions resulting from staff shortage are more likely to make errors. Developing innovative research approaches to improving patient safety would cost $8.0 million while disseminating research results would cost $2.4 million. Nice way to waste money! Instead of wasting government money, why don’t we put it into local hospitals working hard to improve quality, that lack the funds to support effective intervention? Perhaps such a hospital needs a barcode system for patient identification, costing only $200,000 depending on the size of the hospital. If 100 hospitals are selected across the nation, two from each state, such a barcode system would cost a total of $20 million and would be money well spent as opposed to the $80 million granted annually for research that most of which is being wasted. Computerized barcode for patient identification systems have been known to reduce patient identification errors since 1999. If some of the grant money had been spent on computerized barcode systems, 400 hospitals across the nation would have benefited by now. But, the research money is being wasted because the money was given to those who distributed it to their friends for doing worthless research projects. So far over $500 million grant money has gone for useless research projects instead of for fixing medical errors. As long as we are unwilling to confront the real problems, we will never solve the problems of medical errors. Solutions to medical errors will not come from pen-pushers sitting in offices and shuffling papers, but from those who work on the process-line of patient care. These are the ones currently being ignored. When we ask the wrong questions from the wrong people, we get the wrong answers, which is why patients are still dying due to medical errors. Oh, and you post only proves that Dr. Volkow knows what she is talking about. Thanks for the support.

Poor Mark. Can’t post without lying…. BTW, when are you going to the next Bund Meeting or Cross Burning?

There would be no *next*…..

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – far less credibility than those they are attacking … ignores the fine work of this brave scientist. If you aree referring to Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the NIDA, you are quite mistaken. I have read every one of her research papers, have met her at conferences, and believe that she is George W. Bush’s finest appointment. I can only dream that his other were a mere 1% as good as she is. The only person attacking Dr. Volkow is Jan Drew, who is totally devoid of credibility, logic, true Christian Values, and being a nice person. He promotes RITALIN … and the Pharma Sellers who have been experimenting with disastous results on millions of their paying customers for years. I promote proper treatment after thorough diagnosis. Jan Drew posted an article a few days back which says that methylphenidate is safe and effective for those who need it and do not abuse it.

Mark can not post without lying. I do not care what happens to the abusers.

How sad.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Nora D. Volkow, M.D http://www.aidsaction.org/communications/weekly_updates/2005/070805.htm This Week in Washington 1. Senator John Breaux and American University Kick Off "Ceasefire on Healthcare" Wednesday, June 29, marked the kickoff of a discussion series on health care presented by American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies and featuring former Senator John Breaux (D-LA). Funded by a grant from Pfizer, Inc., the series will take place in venues around the country as part of the "Ceasefire on Health Care" Campaign. According to a media advisory issued by the campaign, the campaign aims to "put party difference aside and focus on bipartisan solutions to the health care problems facing our country." It "will examine important health care issues such as access to health care, rising costs, and uninsured Americans." What a wonderful idea. 2. Congressional Briefing on Crystal Methamphetamine On Tuesday, June 28, Friends of NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, sponsored a briefing for congressional staff, entitled Methamphetamine Addiction: Cause for Concern – Hope for the Future. (The National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse defines methamphetamine as "an addictive stimulant drug that strongly activates certain systems in the brain.") The speakers at the briefing were: Nora Volkow, MD I would expect the head of one of the divisions of the NIH to brief Congress. She is discussing something where she is an expert. She has the training and experience to do this. I thought that "speaking before congress" was something that Jan applauded and used as a means of indicating the stature and knowledge of the speaker. Perhaps she really was using the Karma Sutra meaning of the word "congress" when she used ex-Professor Boyd Haley’s "speaking before congress" as evidence of his goodness and worth. That of course raises the question of how Jan knows what Dr Haley says before congress. Does he say "I will still love you in the morning"? Does he have a smoke after congress? http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/archives/B/nih1995.html The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, today announced it has awarded 10 grants to study the relationship between chronic stress, repeated stressors, and brain mechanisms that affect drug-use behaviors. The grants total $7.6 million over a period of 5 years. "Stress can alter a person’s physiology and contribute to the development of such illnesses as hypertension, diabetes, and addiction," says Dr. Nora D. Volkow Good. Hopefully more research can find ways to help pleople end their drug abuse.. Jan, I missed the part where there is a conflict of interest. Be a dear and point it out. You seem to think that a researcher who receives money from the governmenthas a conflict of interests. That is moronic, as the govefrnment does not piss the money away in medical research. Oh, and you post only proves that Dr. Volkow knows what she is talking about. Thanks for the support. BTW, when are you going to the next Bund Meeting or Cross Burning? Volkow? Volkow? Does that sound like one of those foreign names? As Jan thinks that Joe McCarthy was a fine person I can understand why she suspects someone with a suspicious name.

You should know who Dr. Volkow is related to. I do.

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I see, so you feel that helping Americans who do not have access to health care, cannot afford it if they do, and have no medical insurance is something immoral. Jan, that says more about your lack of morals and Christian values than I could ever say. http://www.impactpress.com/articles/augsep03/editorial8903.html 2) Pfizer, Inc. was also a generous supporter of our great democracy, giving $938,914 to Republicans and $213,500 to Democrats. As for the crime, Pfizer Inc. pled guilty and agreed to pay criminal fines totaling $20 million for participating in two international price fixing conspiracies in the food additives industry. Federal officials charged Pfizer with conspiring in the United States between 1992 and 1994 and in the United States and elsewhere between 1989 and 1995. The two conspiracies affected more than $65 million in United States commerce.

Good. I am glad that the company was caught and fined. Unfortunately, the fines are minimal, and the money will go into the general coffers and probably be spent on some war. THAT is immoral. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 2. Congressional Briefing on Crystal Methamphetamine On Tuesday, June 28, Friends of NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse), in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, sponsored a briefing for congressional staff, entitled Methamphetamine Addiction: Cause for Concern – Hope for the Future. (The National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse defines methamphetamine as "an addictive stimulant drug that strongly activates certain systems in the brain.") The speakers at the briefing were: Nora Volkow, MD I would expect the head of one of the divisions of the NIH to brief Congress. She is discussing something where she is an expert. She has the training and experience to do this. Mark skipped right over ****an addictive stimulant drug that strongly activates certain systems in the brain*****

No, I did not. She is an expert in the area of how the brain functions when exposed to such a chemical. Methamphetamine, not to be confused with methylphenidate, is highly addictive and quite dangerous at even low doses. Recently (4/1/06?) a new federal law became effective which limits the daily purchase of over the counter pseudoephedrine compounds to a small amount. This drug is used to manufacture methamphetamine in a process which is highly dangerous. While I do not know for certain, I strongly suspect that Dr. Volkow will urge Congress to do more to address this problem. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – As they ALL do…. http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/archives/B/nih1995.html The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, today announced it has awarded 10 grants to study the relationship between chronic stress, repeated stressors, and brain mechanisms that affect drug-use behaviors. The grants total $7.6 million over a period of 5 years. "Stress can alter a person’s physiology and contribute to the development of such illnesses as hypertension, diabetes, and addiction," says Dr. Nora D. Volkow Good. Hopefully more research can find ways to help pleople end their drug abuse.. Jan, I missed the part where there is a conflict of interest. Sure, you did……

Yes, I did. So did others. Be a dear and point it out. You seem to think that a researcher who receives money from the governmenthas [sic] a conflict of interests. That is moronic, as the govefrnment [sic] does not piss the money away in medical research. LOL!!!!! Liar. liar pants on fire…

I see…so you have no proof of you allegation that Dr. Volkow has some form of conflict of interest. DTABOR…..

Like I pointed out before, boxes of rocks are studied by geologists, paleontologists, and archaeologists. No one is studying Jan Drew. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – http://www.101waystopreventerrors.com/report27.htm Wasting of Government Money on Useless Research Projects Adds to the Failure of Fixing Medical Errors Since 1999, after IOM reported on the thousands of patients dying annually from medical errors, close to $300 million in government money was allocated for research projects to find solutions. Unfortunately, the money was given to people uninformed about the problems within hospitals that cause medical errors. Instead of this research money being spent in local hospitals by collecting information from those who work directly with patients, the grant money was given to celebrity researchers ignorant of the leading causes of medical errors. Most of the grant monies were therefore wasted. Based on the 2002 report of Dr. Gegg Meyer of AHRQ, a government center for quality improvement and patient safety, $5.3 million was being spent on a study using computers and information systems to prevent medical errors. Why are we using government money to find what has already been shown by other research projects? Medical journal are filled with articles about the successful utilization of computerized systems to reduce medical errors. Why do we need to spend $5.3 million researching a well-defined fact? The report states $5.3 million would be spent to understand the impact of working conditions on patient safety. Evidently these people do not work in hospitals. All it takes is a day to question hospital workers about these facts without spending millions of dollars on already established facts. Our study and many others already proved beyond a shred of doubt that employees working under stressful conditions resulting from staff shortage are more likely to make errors. Developing innovative research approaches to improving patient safety would cost $8.0 million while disseminating research results would cost $2.4 million. Nice way to waste money! Instead of wasting government money, why don’t we put it into local hospitals working hard to improve quality, that lack the funds to support effective intervention? Perhaps such a hospital needs a barcode system for patient identification, costing only $200,000 depending on the size of the hospital. If 100 hospitals are selected across the nation, two from each state, such a barcode system would cost a total of $20 million and would be money well spent as opposed to the $80 million granted annually for research that most of which is being wasted. Computerized barcode for patient identification systems have been known to reduce patient identification errors since 1999. If some of the grant money had been spent on computerized barcode systems, 400 hospitals across the nation would have benefited by now. But, the research money is being wasted because the money was given to those who distributed it to their friends for doing worthless research projects. So far over $500 million grant money has gone for useless research projects instead of for fixing medical errors. As long as we are unwilling to confront the real problems, we will never solve the problems of medical errors. Solutions to medical errors will not come from pen-pushers sitting in offices and shuffling papers, but from those who work on the process-line of patient care. These are the ones currently being ignored. When we ask the wrong questions from the wrong people, we get the wrong answers, which is why patients are still dying due to medical errors. Oh, and you post only proves that Dr. Volkow knows what she is talking about. Thanks for the support. Poor Mark.

Nope. Not at all. Can’t post without lying….

Jan, you cannot post without abusing. BTW, when are you going to the next Bund Meeting or Cross Burning? There would be no *next*…..

Uh-oh…IMNSHO, they threw you out….probably because your hatred of Jews, Catholics, Gays, etc. is too much for them.

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