It is not uncommon for elderly adults to be taking one or more prescription drugs on a regular basis. Whether for managing a chronic disease or condition, helping with pain relief, or balancing a mood or sleep disorder, prescription medications may assist in improving quality of life for the elderly adult. Because there are often [...]
Bromadol is a potent narcotic analgesic with the systematic name of 4-(4-bromophenyl)-4-(dimethylamino)-1-(2-phenylethyl)cyclohexanol). This drug and research chemical with a structure very similar to that of an opioid. Developed by scientist Daniel Lednicer in the 1970s, initial studies on this chemical have demonstrated that the strength of this drug is approximately 10,000 times the strength of [...]
The use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications for the purpose of getting high has increased substantially over the last two decades, particularly amongst high school and college students. [1, 2] While many perceive these drugs to be safer than illegal stimulant drugs like cocaine or amphetamines, misuse of OTC stimulant medications can result in adverse side [...]
Contributor: Sierra Tucson clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP Pseudoephedrine is a mainstream decongestant drug that is often used to self-treat allergy and cold symptoms. Pseudoephedrine abuse, addiction, and dependence are becoming more common in teenagers and adults. This is probably due in part to the fact that it is such a widely available [...]
Contributor: Greenleaf Hospital clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common ingredient in many (approximately 70) over-the-counter medications that are designed to relieve symptoms of flu, colds, allergies, and associated ailments. It is also found on some websites in a stand-alone powder form. The many symptoms treated by this drug include [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.