Opioids are one of the biggest threats to Americans today, as the National Institute on Drug Abuse makes clear in a recent report. As of January 2019, over 130 people die every day using opioids. This includes drugs such as prescription painkillers and synthetic drugs such as fentanyl and heroin. Consider it from a ... Read More
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An Anti-Opioid Vaccine? The Latest Developments
When we think of vaccines, we immediately think of infectious diseases like the measles, mumps, pertussis and polio. But now, Scripps Research Institute researchers have developed a possible anti-opioid (addiction) vaccine involving monoclonal antibodies to prevent opioid addiction in at-risk individuals. Afterall, we ... Read More
The Opioid Crisis: An American Issue?
Opioid addiction has impacted world societies since the discovery of morphine in the 19th century. Originally intended as a medicinal solution for a variety of ailments, morphine addiction spread rapidly among doctors who had easy access to the drug. Another opioid developed in the 19th century was heroin, which did ... Read More
Naloxone’s Role in Reversing Opioid Overdoses
The opioid epidemic has reached critical proportions, affecting populations across virtually all demographics in the United States. The year 2016 alone saw over 63,000 opiod overdose deaths, an increase of 21.5 percent over 2015. With an estimated 72,000 deaths in 2017, this trend is only worsening, putting more lives ... Read More
Fentanyl Overdose: Symptoms, Risk Factors & Emergency Response
A fentanyl overdose is a medical emergency that can become fatal within minutes. This powerful synthetic opioid is far stronger than heroin or morphine, making even small amounts potentially deadly. Understanding how a fentanyl overdose happens and knowing what to do in the event of an overdose can save ... Read More
Fentanyl Addiction: Signs, Risks of Use
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is tasteless, odorless and incredibly addictive. Physicians prescribe fentanyl for severe pain, but it's also readily available on the streets and some dealers add fentanyl to other illicit drugs as a way of cutting costs. The potency of the drug means it's easy to overdose on it. ... Read More
Can You Sober Up from Weed Faster? What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)
Marijuana, or weed, is a psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis sativa plant. Typically, consuming marijuana makes you feel relaxed and in a dream-like state. Taking an extra hit when you're smoking or eating an edible can prolong the high. It also causes a wide range of negative side effects. Suddenly, your heart ... Read More
Anthony Kiedis and the RHCPs History of Use
Anthony Kiedis, the frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has spent decades commanding stages with an energy that defined alternative rock. The band's songs "Under the Bridge" and "Californication" became anthems for millions. His voice carried the band through stadium tours and multiple Grammy wins, making them one ... Read More
