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Walking the line between appropriately prescribing controlled substances and unwittingly contributing to the increase in prescription drug abuse becomes less precarious when certain precautions are taken, say those familiar with the balancing act.

Prescription drug abuse is widespread and on the rise. Nearly 7 million Americans abused prescription drugs in 2005, compared with 3.8 million in 2000 — an 80% jump, says the Justice Dept.

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Qigong comes from the Chinese words ‘Qi’ meaning energy, and ‘Gong’ meaning work or practice. It is a term that describes a Chinese exercise system that focuses on cultivating and attracting ‘Qi’ or life force energies. This includes regulating the body through posture, regulating the mind through quiet, relaxation and concentration of one’s mental activity, regulating the breath, self massage and movement of the limbs.

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