Many people are familiar with mainstream opioid medications such as those sold under the brand names of Vicodin, Demerol, Percocet, OxyContin and more. These medications are used as painkillers for a variety of situations, including injury-related pain, recovery from surgery, dental-related procedures, chronic diseases and more. Opioid medications are obtained via prescription from a qualified [...]
You’re having a family party, and the wine is flowing. Your son is eager to be considered one of the "adults" and asks for his own glass. “Why not?” you think. “It’s just one small glass. It won’t hurt him … will it?” If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Americans often hear that [...]
Domestic violence is a crime that affects thousands of American families annually. Battered women represent nearly 20 percent of non-fatal, violent injuries treated in emergency-care facilities. According to data from the American Medical Association, almost a quarter of U.S. women will sustain some type of abuse from their intimate partner in their lifetime. Acts of [...]
While being called big-hearted by friends and family is a flattering compliment, when a doctor say this, you can be sure that serious health consequences are to follow. On top of myriad dangers associated with the abuse of cocaine, users need to know that continued use of the drug can lead to an enlarged heart. [...]
Electronic dance music, or EDM, is exploding in popularity across the United States. Many young people spend their summers traveling from music festival to music festival to listen to their favorite EDM artists. While these festivals are meccas of dancing and music, they're also a popular destination for taking the illegal drug Ecstasy, also known [...]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.