Results of a new national survey reveal that almost half of all Americans don't realize that prescription pain killer abuse is as deadly as abusing heroin.

The study of more than 1,500 people reveals almost half (46%) of the respondents do not understand that prescription opioid painkiller abuse is as harmful as heroin abuse in terms of how it affects the brain and body

A new national survey finds that almost half of all workers in the U.S. are victims of workplace abuse, primarily from customers, clients and patients.

"Forty-seven million Americans experience psychological or physical aggression while on the job" says researcher Aaron Schat, assistant professor at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University in Canada

According to findings released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more people in treatment for drug abuse, other than alcohol abuse, began using at least one of their problem drugs prior to the age of 13.

The report, entitled "Age of First Use Among Admissions for Drugs: 1993 and 2003," notes that the percentage of people getting treatment admitted to starting their drug use before age 13 increased between 1993 and 2003 for marijuana and opiates

According to findings released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more people in treatment for drug abuse, other than alcohol abuse, began using at least one of their problem drugs prior to the age of 13.

The report, entitled "Age of First Use Among Admissions for Drugs: 1993 and 2003," notes that the percentage of people getting treatment admitted to starting their drug use before age 13 increased between 1993 and 2003 for marijuana and opiates

US health Experts are in talks about making a diet pill similar to prescription powerhouse Xenical, available over the counter, making it the first weight loss drug of its kind to be approved by the FDA in this manner.

A prescription diet drug that blocks the absorption of fat is "no magic pill" but will aid in controlling calorie intake according to the drugs manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline