Oxycontin, which is the brand name for the medication oxycodone, is a powerful painkiller that is prescribed to those who are struggling with moderate or severe aches or pains. It greatly aids those who suffer from chronic pains that can be a result of cancer, burns, heart attacks, or bone pains. This drug provides patients with hours of pain relief. It is very similar to heroin because it stimulates the reward center of the brain producing a euphoric high. It is only available through a prescription
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Intro: Since 1972, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The US Congress placed marijuana under this classification because it was considered to have "no accepted medical usage." However, 15 of the 50 states, plus DC have legalized the usage of medical marijuana. With so many states choosing to ignore Congress' decision, it is clear that there is something more to be said about using marijuana for medicinal purposes. Hillary Rodham Clinton, current US Secretary
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Chronic pain can have devastating, long reaching effects on a person, however, many cases could be relived with myofascial release therapy. Here at FNCC, Dr. Bartoe uses myofascial release to help many of his patients who have not found relief elsewhere. Here is the basics about this chiropractic treatment. What is Myofascial Release Therapy? This therapy uses a type of manual manipulation, usually in the form of prolonged pressure or strategic long slow stretching, to help relax the myofascial
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Botox can temporarily relax the facial muscles that are responsible for the appearance of wrinkles. Botox injections relax these facial muscles by blocking specific chemical signals the nerves send to make these muscles contract. Botox treatments at The Oaks at Goodwood Medical Spa in Baton Rouge are quick, generally lasting from 10 to 30 minutes. Reasons People in Baton Rouge Choose to Have Botox Injections Treatment with Botox offers a quick solution to a long-standing problem, wrinkles. Botox
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Inhalants are a wide variety of substances having to due with nitrites, solvents, aerosols and gases that are breathed through the mouth or nose. Many products are found at home or work places, such as cleaning fluids, spray paints, sharpies, etc. Anything with harsh chemicals. They can be art or office supplies. People do not always think of these materials/products to be considered as drugs, but a good majority of people can abuse them in that way. Inhalants are the only class of substance to be
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Propofol is an approved synthetically derived hypnotic agent used in the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia or sedation. After its approval, it replaced thiopental as the anaesthetic of choice by hospitals. It was estimated in the year 2010 that propofol accounted for at least 75% of anesthetics given in the U.S. Pharmacology Propofol is a small strongly lipophilic molecule which is usually housed in an oil-in-water emulsion. It is administrated through intravenous infusion at a strength
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Ketamine is a common anesthetic that has been widely used in hospitals and pharmacies since the '60s. It is a highly addictive drug that goes by the street name "ket". With the increased number of fatalities and life-changing injuries it raises the issue on whether it should be used for human consumption. In this investigation I will explore the issue of using ketamine for human consumption. Biochemistry Ketamine’s underlying biochemical mechanism of action on the brain is the blockade of the thalamo-cortical
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Innovagen Restal Innovagen Restal contains doxylamine succinate as the active ingredient, and comes in 25mg tablets. Doxylamine succinate is an antihistamine that provides temporary relief for symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose and watery eyes that accompany hay fever, allergies, and colds. It works by blocking acetylcholine and histamine, which are natural substances produced by the body. Since it produces a sedative effect on people, adults at times, use it to relieve occasional insomnia
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Some side effects of Xanax are drowsiness, dizziness, and increased saliva production. The more serious side effects of Xanax is mental changes, slurred speech, hallucinations, memory problems, and loss of coordination. “Alprazolam is used by drug addicts and has become a popular party drug during the last decade.” (Vester) Signs and symptoms of Xanax abuse are more likely noticed when a person has reached high levels of consumption. A person who has become dependent on this drug- which means they
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Are Prescription Painkillers Really Tennesseans' Drug of Choice? A lot of people nowadays have become addicted to a wide range of substances. Some become attached to tobacco and nicotine and keep on smoking, while others get hooked on alcohol and can't stop drinking. Still others have become dependent on marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine as well as various club drugs like ecstasy. In Tennessee, though, the drug of choice among the residents seem to be prescription painkillers. This
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