November 9th, 2011
Krokodil: Flesh Eating Homemade Russian Heroin!
Synthetic heroin known as “Krokodil” is a killer drug. A new homemade compound opiod is killing mass numbers of Russian heroin addicts. Synthetic heroin known as “Krokodil”. Russia has more heroin users than any other country in the world. One-third of worldwide heroin deaths are Russian. Due ...
November 2nd, 2011
Pharmaceutical Drugs Are the Same as Street Drugs
Street drugs have roots in the pharmacy. Some drugs like heroin and cocaine which today carry a strong stigma were once mass prescribed. Meth is still manufactured by pharmaceutical companies. Xanex, Oxy-Contin and Methadone are prescription drugs sold in the streets. Street drugs have always ...
September 2nd, 2011
Prevent Skin Cancer With Caffeine?
For all the flack it receives, caffeine has some notable health benefits. It helps you form memories, keeps you alert, and may help prevent skin cancer.
September 1st, 2011
The Five Weirdest Energy Products
Ever since Red Bull and its energy drink offshoots burst onto the scene, it seems like the market for caffeinated products is inexhaustible. Here are five of the strangest goods designed to combat your afternoon slump: 1. Caffeinated soap Supposedly, the caffeine in this soap can be absorbed ...
September 1st, 2011
Marijuana Found in Pizza Parlor
“Take and bake” pizza may be adapting a whole new meaning. Restaurant delivered marijuana in pizza boxes to customers.
August 29th, 2011
Prenatal Smoking Affects Children Later in Life
A new study out of Finland shows that mothers who smoke while pregnant are more likely to have children with psychological disorders such as depression. The disparity in reports on this study show how difficult it can be to properly summarize a study. One source states that this study ...
August 26th, 2011
Are There Extra Drugs In Your Tylenol?
There might be, if you recently purchased a pack from the British drugstore chain Boots. The DailyMail reported that three Boots locations had unwittingly stocked packages of Nurofren Plus, an acetaminophen/codeine tablet, that had been swapped with Seroquel XL, an antipsychotic drug indicated ...
August 25th, 2011
Facebook and Drugs: Is There a Correlation?
Facebook might make you a junkie. At least, that’s the conclusion some are drawing from a recent study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA). This survey looked at the Internet and drug usage patterns of teens ages 12 to 17. It was found that teens who used social ...
August 19th, 2011
New York Marijuana Laws May Cause Parents Some Worries
Parents: could your past put your child custody in jeopardy? This is a question that residents of New York must carefully consider, due to the state’s laws regarding marijuana use and child neglect.
August 18th, 2011
Medical Marijuana in Maryland
Maryland may be the next state to legalize medical marijuana. If approved, the state’s medical marijuana plan will rely on academic institutions to direct the prescription of marijuana to patients.
August 12th, 2011
West Virginia Drug Laws May Take a New Turn
Yesterday marked West Virginia’s inaugural Summit on Prescription Drug abuse, a meeting of various government leaders to address the state’s growing prescription drug problem. The summit’s main conclusion was that efforts should not be focused on arrests and incarceration, but ...
August 8th, 2011
Merck In Hot Water
Merck and Co. Inc., America’s second largest pharmaceutical company, has received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding its activity since 2004. The investigation concerns the marketing of three viral and cancer drugs.
August 5th, 2011
Scientists Develop Date Rape Drug Detector
Wondering if your drink is hiding a little something extra? Pretty soon, you may be able to find out if your drink has been drugged by swirling a straw.
August 4th, 2011
PTSD Treatment for Veterans May Start to Look Different
A recent study has shown that antipsychotics are no more effective than placebos in helping veterans overcome PTSD symptoms.
August 1st, 2011
The NAACP Calls for End of War on Drugs
The NAACP wants the War on Drugs to be over, according to a statement released during its July 25th convention. The civil rights advocacy group is arguing that the initiative unfairly targets individuals of color despite the considerable involvement of whites in drug trafficking and consumption.
July 29th, 2011
Prescription Vending Machines: the Pharmaceutical Wave of the Future
You can purchase an impressive variety of wares from vending machines these days: iPods, pizza, umbrellas, and lobsters (thank you, Japan!) Next in line for instant dispensing? Prescription drugs!
