by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Jun 15, 2018 | Chapters Blog
We hear about drug overdoses almost every day, whether because a famous artist died from one accidentally or because of the epidemic linked to opioid crisis. Drugs seem to be everywhere, and the government is cracking down on dealers and countries who export the...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Jun 14, 2018 | Chapters Blog
We have all heard about teen ingesting detergent pods as a game and then ending up in the local emergency room. Just like with these everyday household items, there are other dangers lurking in your own home and as a parent you must always be on the lookout. While you...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Jun 13, 2018 | Chapters Blog
One of the many things hindering drug abuse treatment is that drug addiction isn’t considered just an involuntary mental condition, akin to a disease, but also a crime. If the police detect illicit drug use, the drug abuser can go to jail or to involuntary drug...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Jun 11, 2018 | Chapters Blog
Nutmegs, the “dried seed kernels of a tall evergreen tree” (nejm.org) may seem like a quick and easy alternative to taking drugs, but you’re risking your very life if you do. Used as early as the Middle Ages as a spice, the first time it was used as poison was in the...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Jun 6, 2018 | Chapters Blog
Adderall is a stimulant that is mainly used to treat ADHD. It’s a combination of both amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which pass through the central nervous system and alter the chemicals in the brain to control hyperactivity. Patients taking this drug report of...
