Within the last year, The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has seen a dramatic increase in the availability of fake prescription drugs. Criminal drug networks are mass-producing counterfeit pills and falsely selling them as legitimate prescription pills, and drug dealers are…
Since its introduction in 1995, tramadol has become the second most-widely-prescribed opioid analgesic in the US, topped only by combination hydrocodone-acetaminophen. It is most effectively used for chronic, moderate-to-severe pain conditions such as neuropathic pain and osteoarthritis, but it also…
Within the last several years, poison control centers have received significantly more calls regarding the purposeful ingestion of sodium nitrite. It's a method of suicide that has become more frequent due to the ease of information and accessibility for many,…
As cannabis becomes legal across more states in the U.S, it's essential to know about the new cannabis products that slip under the radar or try to pass as "legal." Today, there is a new compound, "delta-8 THC," which is…
Now, it’s easier than ever to test for COVID with at-home rapid tests. Rather than making an appointment to visit a doctor, we can test ourselves in the comfort of our own homes. Yet, as at-home COVID tests grow in…
Asbestos is a natural mineral fiber that works well in many manufactured goods. Manufacturers have used it for construction, automotive parts, and textiles for years. But is it dangerous? Is there a risk of poisoning? Find out! What Is asbestos?…
According to marketing slogans from the 1920s, lithium “takes the ouch out of the grouch.” Back then, it was an ingredient in 7UP® soda and sold as a hangover remedy. Long absent from soda, lithium today is a commonly prescribed mood…
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