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UF researchers link increasing prescription methadone use for chronic pain to rise in abuse-related deaths

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Doctors’ efforts to stop widespread abuse of oxycodone by prescribing an alternate painkiller may have backfired, University of Florida medical experts warn.

Filed under Research, Health on Thursday, October 3, 2002.

Research: Deep Sea Basalt May Help Reveal Volcanoes’ Impact On Climate

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — By examining volcanic rocks retrieved from deep in the ocean, scientists have found they can estimate the carbon dioxide stored beneath much of the earth’s surface - a development that could enhance understanding of how volcanoes affect climate.

Filed under Research on Wednesday, October 2, 2002.