Parents of teenage children may be underestimating the potential for abusing cough medicines that are readily available at most aisles of any pharmacy or grocery store. It is estimated 1 in 11 teens abuse cough medicines or other over-the-counter drugs. The 2017 results of the annual survey of Monitoring the Future revealed the percentage of [...]
Dr. Mark Gold's Research You Can Use Cannabis sativa was domesticated centuries ago, undergoing extensive breeding and cultivation for medicinal, food, industrial and recreational purposes. However, there is still much left to be understood about the molecular structure of the cannabinoid content. A recent study has drawn a physical and genetic map of the cannabis [...]
I remember learning about healthy self-esteem and coping skills back in 5th grade. The kindly and enthusiastic teacher explained to us that we each have an “IALAC” sign that we carry around with us every day. The acronym stands for “I Am Loveable And Capable.” She emphasized that we could be more resilient to depression, [...]
Benzodiazepines may seem a straightforward solution to your problems regarding anxiety or sleep disturbances. Yet, these prescription sedative drugs carry significant risks and a high probability of misuse. A recent study published in Psychiatric Services in Advance showed that more than one in eight American adults used benzodiazepines in the past year. This rate was [...]
Earlier in 2019, news surfaced of a 16-year-old boy falling critically ill after he took what was believed to be high-purity ecstasy. The story started circulating on New Year’s Eve. This lead the local police department to issue strict notices against the consumption of ecstasy matching the description of pills seized from the scene. Besides [...]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.