A two-drug combination may help reduce methamphetamine use for up to 12 weeks after starting treatment, according to a clinical trial led by researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The study, published in the journal Addiction, found that participants who received injectable naltrexone plus extended-release oral...

Two-drug combination shows promise against meth use

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President Joe Biden took a swing at Donald Trump during Thursday's debate over the former president's criminal convictions on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
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Trump Sheepishly Bows Head When Biden Says ‘The Only Person on This Stage Who’s a Convicted Felon Is the Man I’m Looking At’

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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(The Center Square) – A leading medical group has called for decriminalizing personal use of a synthetic opioid used for treatment of opioid addiction without a prescription.
                The American Medical Association took a fresh stance on buprenorphine, a prescription synthetic opioid used to treat pain and opioid use disorders, during its annual meeting.
                The American Medical Association, a professional association and lobbying group for physicians and medical students, adopted the...

Medical group backs decriminalization of opioid for addiction treatment

How Are Endometrial Cancer and Endometriosis Different?. “Sister Act” star Whoopi Goldberg, 68, says she didn’t know anything about endometriosis, a benign condition affecting the uterus that can cause intense pain, until an odd smell and a urinary tract infection caused her to see her doctor where it was discovered.

After Years of Pain, Comedian Whoopi Goldberg, 68, Says Cottage Cheese Helped Finally Lead To Getting Endometriosis Treatment

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A new street drug labeled "Super Mario" containing a synthetic opioid that's 100 times stronger than fentanyl has hit New York. The state's health department issued a public health alert on Friday after two samples from the "Super Mario" bags tested positive for a combination of fentanyl, a veterinary sedative called xylazine, and trace amounts of heroin and carfentanil, another a veterinary tranquilizing drug used for elephants and other large mammals.

'Super Mario' street drug bags with compound 100 times stronger than fentanyl detected in this state

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Those orange bottles are no accident—they were specifically designed to keep both medications and people safe.

Why Do Prescription Pills Come in Orange Bottles?

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Experimenting with substances at social gatherings can seem like a rite of passage for some. However, when it comes to cocaine, the stakes are alarmingly high. This powerful stimulant may appear harmless or even glamorous in party settings, but the reality is starkly different. Cocaine poses serious risks that can lead to immediate and long-term consequences. Understanding these dangers is crucial for anyone considering its use, especially in social environments.

Why cocaine is dangerous to experiment with at a party

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent heart condition marked by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat resulting from erratic electrical signals in the heart muscle. This disruption can hinder normal blood flow, potentially leading to complications such as stroke and heart failure. Symptoms of AF can vary by individual and...

Drugs to Avoid if You Have Atrial Fibrillation

An expert discusses how the risks of benzodiazepine prescribing have been exaggerated in the minds of government officials, critics, and the public at large. The Wall Street Journal recently published an essay entitled, “The Danger of Relying on Anti-Anxiety Drugs,” by Jenny Taitz, PsyD.1 The article is gracefully written and reasonably well-informed. Taitz appears sympathetic to her patients and open to a variety of opinions from experts and critics alike. But there is nothing even slightly new or original in her content.

Everyone Is Wrong About Benzodiazepines

The number of single Americans has never been higher, and levels of intimacy continue to plummet. 60% of U.S. adults still believe in soulmates. Traditional definitions of a soulmate in relationship theory are limiting and problematic. Redifining a soulmate as having high compatibility in the way you love each other...

6 Signs You’re With the “Right” Person

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Verona, MS - On May 30, 2024, the Lee County Sheriff's Department, in collaboration with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant in Verona, MS, following a prolonged investigation into illegal narcotics sales from a local shop according to a press release from the LCSD.

Lee County Sheriff's Department Executes Major Drug Bust in Verona

More than 30% of adults in the United States experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Finding the right treatment can significantly diminish the effects of anxiety on a person’s daily life. However, the right treatment isn't the same for everyone. A healthcare provider can help...

Vistaril (Hydroxyzine) vs. Xanax (Alprazolam) for Anxiety

Four Sri Lankan fishermen have died and another two are critically ill after consuming an unknown liquid from bottles they found while at sea, according to local media reports. The sailors were said to be on a fishing trip when they retrieved the bottles around 320 nautical miles from Tangalle,...

Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea

Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Understanding the facts about meth drug testing can be crucial for various reasons, including workplace safety, legal matters, and personal health. Did you know that meth can be detected in urine, blood, hair, and saliva? Each method has its own detection window and level of accuracy. Urine tests are the most common, detecting meth use within 1-4 days after consumption. Blood tests, while more invasive, can detect meth within 1-3 days. Hair tests provide a longer detection period, up to 90 days, but are less commonly used. Saliva tests offer a shorter detection window, typically up to 48 hours. Understanding these facts can help you make informed decisions and stay aware of the implications of meth use.

35 Best Meth Drug Testing Facts

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDHeartburn is a burning sensation in your chest caused by stomach acid refluxing (coming back up)  into the esophagus (the hollow muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach). Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.You may experience heartburn every once in a while from overeating or eating too fast. Some people get occasional heartburn, but some experience it more regularly if they have a condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic acid reflux.GERD is a gastrointestinal condition in which stomach acid flows...

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PET imaging shows different brain activity in people taking methadone or buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a presentation at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging annual meeting. Jacob Dubroff, MD, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, provided evidence using carbon-11 (C-11) carfentanil...

PET sheds light on opioid addiction treatments

The US Food and Drug Administration has identified a synthetic psychedelic compound as well as compounds from a potentially toxic plant in the Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing candies linked to a growing number of severe illnesses nationwide that have included seizures, intubation, and admissions to intensive care units. Further Reading. As...

Synthetic psychedelic found in candies linked to seizures, intubation

Results from a national survey indicate that many Americans, 61%, are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, and 13% incorrectly believed that they could not. The survey, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), also found that 82% of the people who reported ever misusing prescription or illicit opioids expressed comfort in going to their primary care physicians for medications for opioid use disorder. Among those who had not misused opioids, a majority, 74%, reported they would be comfortable referring their loved ones to primary care for these medications.

Most Americans don’t know that primary care physicians can prescribe addiction treatment

There is a continued shortage of ADHD medication. Recent litigation against illegitimate telehealth companies will make the situation worse. Untreated ADHD has significant negative consequences. Stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been in short supply since at least October 2022. ADHD is one of the...

ADHD Medication: The Shortage Is Getting Worse

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The New Fentanyl and Speedballing Crisis of 2024

Fentanyl in counterfeit pills or smoked alone or with methamphetamine are changing the overdose epidemic. Inexperienced (low-tolerance) fentanyl smokers, users or speedballers, are at high risk...

The New Fentanyl and Speedballing Crisis of 2024

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