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Older Adults Should Proceed With Caution Before Taking These 6 OTC Drugs Older adults are more sensitive to medication than others. Here's which nonprescription drugs can pose the biggest risks.

"Stimulants could be helpful for people with ADHD, but not for those who don't have the condition. “You can have too much dopamine - there’s an optimum dose."

'Smart drugs' don't make people better at a problem-solving test Some students take medicines like methylphenidate, often sold under the brand name Ritalin, to boost their performance before an exam, but research shows these drugs don't improve how well people do in tests

Presenters will discuss how the marketing of drugs, both for therapeutic use and recreational use, has shifted over time and how current messaging tactics may lead students to believe that their usage is both a social norm and safe.

Lessons from the Field Webinar - Understanding Access and Promoting Safety: Youth and Online Drugs | National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) Event Date March 20, 2024 - 3:00 PM EDT - March 20, 2024 - 4:30 PM EDT Add to Calendar 2024-03-20 15:00:00 2024-03-20 16:30:00 Lessons from the Field Webinar - Understanding Access and Promoting Safety: Youth and Online Drugs The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Educa...

NHTSA to consider drunk driving tech on new cars The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering requiring technology on new passenger vehicles to prevent drunk driving.

The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse applies to ALL owner-operators and employers of CMV drivers operating on public roads.

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Florida caterer sued for allegedly serving ma*****na-laced food to wedding guests.

Florida caterer sued for allegedly serving ma*****na-laced food at wedding Florida bride Danya Glenny and her caterer were arrested for allegedly spiking food served at a February wedding with ma*****na.

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They Call It ‘Tranq’ — And It’s Making Street Drugs Even More Dangerous Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has made it into the illegal drug supply of opioids and co***ne. It is changing the way outreach workers treat overdoses and may be responsible for grisly injuries…

It's easy to stereotype when it comes to drug abuse...but these young adults were seemingly successful and ambitious - a lawyer, a social worker, and a trading executive.

Three New Yorkers die of fentanyl overdose after ordering co***ne from drug delivery service Three New Yorkers attempted to order co***ne from a drug delivery service but later died of a fentanyl overdose when their batch was laced with the deadly drug.

For those employers of CDL drivers who STILL haven't completed the mandated registration with DOT Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse...

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“Detectives believe the child ingested a large amount of THC gummies. The attending doctor told Detectives that if medical intervention occurred shortly after ingestion, it could have prevented death,” police said. “Statements made to Detectives by the mother did not match evidence seized at the home.”

Virginia mother arrested, charged in child's death after 4-year-old ate THC gummies, police say | CNN A Virginia mother is facing felony murder and child neglect charges in the accidental death of her 4-year-old son after, according to authorities, doctors found a high level of THC in the child.

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Currently, there are three medications approved for alcohol use disorder in the United States.

Preliminary studies have found that increasing doses of spironolactone decreased alcohol consumption in male and female animals, without causing movement or coordination problems, and without affecting their food or water intake.

Heart medication shows potential as treatment for alcohol use disorder | National Institute on Drug Abuse Spironolactone may play a role in reducing alcohol drinking

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Currently there are three medications approved for alcohol use disorder in the United States.

Preliminary studies have found that increasing doses of spironolactone decreased alcohol consumption in male and female animals, without causing movement or coordination problems, and without affecting their food or water intake.

Heart medication shows potential as treatment for alcohol use disorder | National Institute on Drug Abuse Spironolactone may play a role in reducing alcohol drinking

Preclinical studies have shown that delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive substance in cannabis, can cross the placenta and potentially affect brain development.

Prenatal cannabis exposure associated with mental disorders in children that persist into early adolescence | National Institute on Drug Abuse Results add to scientific evidence of negative health effects of cannabis use during pregnancy

Information on cannabis during pregnancy...

Straight from a Harvard Cannabis Therapeutics Specialist.

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What Experts Want You To Know About Treating Morning Sickness With Ma*****na Morning sickness during pregnancy is the worst. You feel hungover all day (because of course it doesn’t just happen in the morning) and you didn’t even get to enjoy the fun the night before. Understandably, you’re probably looking for anything to…

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Expensive vehicle...and not just because it's a Bentley.

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/police-seize-bentley-worth-115-million

Police seize vintage Bentley worth $115 million because of what's in it Police in New South Wales, Australia, interdicted a vintage 1960 Bentley S2 that had $115 million worth of methamphetamines and co***ne hidden inside of it.

https://www.overdriveonline.com/channel-19/article/15296117/kardashians-crash-a-truck-stop-food-industry-needs-diesel-emissions?utm_term=VersionB&utm_medium=email&utm_content=08-26-2022&utm_campaign=OV_NL_Overdrive+Daily&utm_source=OV_NL_Overdrive+Daily&ust_id=58f43e8dfd9b511c00604efbc33a0484630f699f

Kardashians crash a truck stop | Food industry needs diesel emissions Kourtney Kardashian's truck stop photoshoot ripped to shreds. Also, the food industry cries out for CO2, the main component of diesel emissions.

Ultimately, with cannabis medicine, as with any other medicine, we want to use the least amount that is necessary to achieve benefit. Dose and timing of the dose become the paramount variables. The intoxication caused by THC is not a goal, it is a side effect (often an unwanted side effect).

https://www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/cannabis-use-proper-dosing/?

Less is More: Why Cannabis Use Disorder is Becoming Increasingly Common, and what the Healthcare Community Must Know about Proper Dosing - Healthcare Business Today By Dr. Jordan Tishler An interesting study from Canada recently showed that recreational cannabis users couldn’t report how much THC and other cannabinoids were in the products that they use.  This has prompted some worried discussion about the development of Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) in the ge...

High school seniors who play contact sports are roughly 50% more likely to misuse prescription stimulants in the next decade after graduation, compared to those who do not participate in these types of sports, a new University of Michigan study found.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-high-school-athletes-contact-sports.html

High school athletes in contact sports more likely to misuse prescription stimulants throughout their 20s High school seniors who play contact sports are roughly 50% more likely to misuse prescription stimulants in the next decade after graduation, compared to those who do not participate in these types of sports, a new University of Michigan study found.

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2022-07-26-genetic-study-provides-evidence-alcohol-accelerates-biological-aging

Genetic study provides evidence that alcohol accelerates biological aging | University of Oxford The short-term effects of excessive drinking are well known, but to date it has been less certain whether alcohol also accelerates the aging process.

https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-chemical-imballance-21105/

Depression Is Probably Not Caused by a Chemical Imbalance in the Brain - Neuroscience News Researchers explain why the serotonin hypothesis for depression may not be as accurate as previously believed.

The irony: “Cannabis products which have no FDA approval have been declared a medicine, but without the science. As a physician, I must follow the standard of care before I prescribe any medication [but] Non-health professionals can recommend high potency cannabis products with significant health risks without following medical standards and with little accountability.” -Dr. Roneet Lev, Addiction Specialist/ Scripps Mercy Hospital Emergency Department

Is Pot Really Safe? Tales From the ER. An Interview with Dr. Roneet Lev Ma*****na is being decriminalized across the US. Most are celebrating, but there is a real (and sometimes serious) public health threat that tags along. Most of you will be unaware of what you're about to read. Dr. Roneet Lev, the former head of the Scripps Mercy Hospital emergency department and al...

"Long-term impacts of e-cigarette or va**ng associated lung injury (EVALI) can persist for a year or more."

Long-term respiratory, cognitive and mental health issues tied to va**ng, study says Lung injuries from e-cigarettes or va**ng can lead to long-term respiratory problems, cognitive impairment and mental health issues, according to an Intermountain Healthcare study.

Why can't potential organ transplant recipients smoke pot?

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Cannabis for Smart Consumers: What the Industry Does Not Want You to Know. Most users perceive ma*****na as a healthy, natural plant. It's touted as a cure or treatment for pain, anxiety, seizures, and other various ailments. Yet, much of this is false. Dr. Roneet Lev, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and addiction specialist, tells us about what the pot indu...

"The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy found that 96% of the 11,688 internet pharmacies they analyzed did not comply with U.S. federal or state laws. Of these, 62% did not reveal their physical location and 87% were affiliated with “rogue networks of internet drug outlets.”
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Dangerous counterfeit drugs are putting millions of US consumers at risk, according to a new study Prescription opiods, stimulants such as those used to treat ADHD and the ingredients found in sexual dysfunction drugs like Vi**ra are some of the drugs that are being marketed to US consumers.