When used by healthcare providers to prescribe certain medications, the new science of non-invasive pharmacogenetic testing, or “PGx,” can show genetic markers that reveal how these medications may interact with patients. PGx uses a simple cheek swab to analyze gene variants for genes that may predict responses to ... Read More
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Drug Overdoses and Seizures Spike in Alarming Pandemic Trend
The COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed virtually everything since throwing the world into chaos in early 2020. Employment, recreation, culture and medical practices changed overnight, resulting in a significant upheaval in the way the world works. However, while the pandemic affected many other facets of how people ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Dilaudid and Valium
Drug interactions are nothing new. People have experienced the various side effects of taking medications since drugs were first prescribed. That's why all prescription medications are required to carry warning labels and instructions about the distinct types of interactions, what to expect in the form of side effects, ... Read More
“Safe Drug Supply”: Will It Help or Hurt Heroin Users?
Heroin is a highly addictive illicit opioid that's associated with a host of short-and long-term effects, including digestive problems, severe itching, impaired mental function and slowed breathing, which can result in coma or lasting brain damage. Heroin-related deaths have been on the rise in recent years, resulting ... Read More
Why Labor Secretary Marty Walsh Works the 12 Steps
Most addiction stories we hear about take place in Hollywood, where the all-too-familiar tales about celebrities take center stage. However, you don't have to be a big name in show business to face challenges with drugs and alcohol. Similarly, you don't have to be famous to craft your own story of triumph over ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Tramadol and Ativan
Ativan and Tramadol are two fairly common prescription medications that you may find together in your medicine cabinet at some point. While Tramadol is typically prescribed to manage symptoms of physical pain, Ativan is commonly prescribed for managing anxiety. Tramadol is an opioid, and Ativan is a benzodiazepine. ... Read More
Why Drinking With a Concussion Is Not Safe
Special care is needed after a potential or confirmed concussion. Depending on the severity, you may have to reduce your activity level for your concussion recovery. You might have to wait a few hours before sleeping and remain under supervision until the short-term symptoms resolve. You may also be told not to drink ... Read More
Understanding the Common Gateway Drug Paths
There's long been a theory about "gateway drugs" and how they serve as common pathways to "hard" addictions. This article will introduce readers to these most common gateway drugs, and through anecdotal stories, talk about some of the ways people have gone on to hit their "rock bottom" with harder, more addictive ... Read More
