Research from UCLA demonstrated that a combination therapy of naltrexone and bupropion effectively reduced methamphetamine use in trial participants over 12 weeks, suggesting the potential of pharmacological interventions in addressing rising overdose rates. A clinical trial on a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder reduced use of the highly addictive...

Breaking Free From Meth: UCLA’s Dual Drug Therapy Proves Effective in Clinical Trials

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An experimental two-drug therapy has yielded promising results  to treat methamphetamine use disorder, UCLA researchers report.

Two-drug therapy shows promise in treating meth addiction

New York State

The Mirror US

Paige Gibbons, 19, died of a fentanyl overdose in 2022 after she and a friend took what they thought was a Percocet pill, which turned out to be 100 per cent fentanyl

College student, 19, dies of Fentanyl overdose after taking what she thought was a painkiller

Minnesota State

Polk County, MN

Fargo, ND

NBC News

A North Dakota woman pulled over by deputies in Minnesota could face up to 30 years in prison after a bong containing water that tested positive for methamphetamine was found in her car. Jessica Beske, of Fargo, was stopped in Polk County, Minnesota, on May 8 for speeding, according to...

Woman faces 30 years in prison after bong water is found during Minnesota traffic stop

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Seeing This One Thing in Your Pee Could Mean You Need to Get Your Kidneys Checked ASAP, According to a Nephrologist

Communication with teens can be challenging. And receiving any sign of affection can also sometimes feel impossible, particularly after you say “I love you” to them, and you are met with just an aloof “K.”. There’s a new way teens are communicating with their parents and loved...

What Is ‘Pebbling’ and Why Are Teens Doing It?

SurvivorNet

“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 brought her to the doctor where it was discovered.

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

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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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

Methamphetamine addiction is a severe concern that affects individuals, families, and communities. The desperate struggle to quit meth is often intensified by the pervasive misconception that addiction is solely a matter of willpower. However, meth addiction help is available for those seeking to overcome this life-threatening habit. In this article,...

Understanding Meth Addiction Help

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Research teams from NIEHS and Glasgow University found that a widely prescribed drug for treating high blood pressure called amlodipine is not dangerous for patients, despite recent concerns from researchers that taking amlodipine may have risks. The study, which found that taking amlodipine is unlikely to result in an increase in heart failure in patients, was published Oct. 12 in Function, an Oxford University Press journal.

New research suggests common high blood pressure drug is safe

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Many individuals facing addiction find themselves at a crossroads, pondering the options for recovering from methamphetamine (meth) addiction. Meth is a stimulant known for its impact on both the body and mind of users. Yet there is optimism, as treatment and encouragement can guide individuals towards recovery and empower them to take charge of their lives more. In this featured article, we will delve into some of the avenues for meth recovery, offering crucial insights to those seeking help.

What Are the Most Effective Options for Meth Recovery?

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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

Oregon State

Medford, OR

The Independent

An Oregon nurse has been arrested for allegedly using her patients’ pain medication and swapping it with tap water, risking “serious infections” in those she was meant to be looking after.Dani Marie Schofield faces 44 counts of assault in the second degree – each charge reflective of a patient “affected by Schofield’s criminal actions,” the Medford Police Department said in a statement.The intensive care unit nurse has been accused of diverting patients’ liquid fentanyl for personal use, and replacing it with unsterilized water, authorities said. The synthetic opioid is up to 100 times more potent than morphine.Schofield worked at Asante...

ICU nurse arrested for swapping patients’ pain medication with tap water

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

Interesting Engineering

Collecting fingerprint sweat can be performed without the need for special parameters even around transportation and storage.

Scientists use finger sweat to track drugs in bloodstream with 96% accuracy

A new trial found that medication, Sildenafil sold under the brand name, Viagra improves brain flow and could help prevent dementia.

Common erectile dysfunction pill could help prevent dementia, 'pivotal' study suggests

Lee County, MS

Verona, MS

Mississippi News Group

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

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Two-drug combination shows promise against meth use

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...

Two-drug combination shows promise against meth use

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