Drug abuse is a patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods that are harmful to themselves or others. It is also the inappropriate use of substances including alcohol, prescription medication, illegal drugs for purposes such as pleasure, to feel or perform better in certain […]
Chirata, also known as Bitter Stick or Chirayta is a medicinal herb plant native to temperate Himalaya. It is used for treating a variety of medical conditions such as: Constipation Fever Stomach upset Loss of appetite Intestinal worms Diabetes Digestive disorders Swelling Skindiseases Cancer In India, it is combined with the seeds of […]
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a microorganism called Neisseria gonorrhoeae otherwise known as gonococcus. Individuals become infected when their genitals come in contact with penile or vaginal discharge during intercourse or other sexual activities. The disease affects about 0.6% of men and 0.8% of women globally. Annually, between 33 to […]
Oral hygiene is an important component of health. Because of the important role the mouth plays in the digestion process. The mouth is home to millions of microorganism most of which constitute the normal flora of the buccal cavity. A good oral hygiene is essential for healthy gums, and teeth as well as […]
Oxycodone vs Hydrocodone: Differences and Similarities What’s Oxycodone Oxycodone is a semisynthetic, moderately potent opioid synthesized from thebaine, an opioid alkaloid found in the Persian poppy. It is an opiate agonist that is the main active ingredient in a number of narcotic pain medications, including Percocet, OxyContin and Percodan. When taken orally oxycodone is 1.5 times more potent than morphine and commonly used to […]
What’s Methadone? Methadone is a synthetic opiate indicated for use as a painkiller and as alternative for heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction. It produces similar effects to heroin but doesn’t deliver the same degree of buzz or high as heroin. A patient who is addicted to heroin will often be prescribed methadone in […]
Gabapentin -What You Should Know Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, hot flashes, and restless legs syndrome. It may be used for those with partial seizures, relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. It is sold under the brand […]
Is Demerol An Opioid [Meperidine Hydrochloride] Demerol [Meperidine Hydrochloride] is the brand name for Pethidine a synthetic opioid pain medication of the phenylpiperidine class. It was first Synthesized in 1939 as a potential anticholinergic agent by the German chemist Otto Eisleb, its analgesic properties were first recognized by Otto Schaumann while working for IG Farben, Germany. Demerol [Meperidine Hydrochloride] works […]
How Long Does a Weed High Last? What Is Weed? Weed is the street name for cannabis commonly known as marijuana, a psychoactive drug whose main active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Weed can be used by smoking, vaporizing, within food, or as an extract. The use of weed for its mental and physical effects, such as a “high” or “stoned” […]
5 Morphine Derivatives Killing Young People Drug abuse has become a major problem not just in the United States where it is the key culprit in the mental health epidemic, but in virtually all nook and crannies of the world including Europe, Southern Africa and South Asia. Every day in the United States, 2,500 youth […]
