Public Health & Safety

The Food and Drug Administration's approval process is complex and can take many years. There are several steps involved, including a preclinical testing trial phase followed by three phases of...

Pectin is a group of complex and diverse polysaccharides that are found in the primary cell walls or roots of plant tissue. The compounds found at the concentrations of vegetables, nuts, legumes...

Calculating drug dosages and solutions for nursing school may seem like a daunting task, mostly because many nursing students report a discomfort with math. But learning how to calculate drug...

Chantix is a brand name for the prescription drug varenicline. Doctors commonly prescribe Chantix to help patients quit smoking, which raises some questions about whether or not Chantix itself may...

This article will give you steps to educate the community on the rising use of drugs and alcohol among the youths in your community and programs to keep them in check. We all think that this...

Alcohol and drug abuse is a very common problem, especially amongst the younger population. Screenings for drug and alcohol abuse are not only high effective, but can also save lives and produce...

The term allopathy refers to a practice of medicine considered old school, although it is currently the dominant form of health care. The name itself was given by Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of...

Substance abuse is rampant in the United States. The abuse of drugs and additional substances such as steroids has led to the development of agencies whose purpose it is to combat addiction and to...

Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant. When long-term use or a binge ends, the user may experience cocaine withdrawal. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), cocaine withdrawal is...

Chantix is the brand name for varenicline and is classified as a nicotinic receptor partial agonist prescribed to help individuals stop smoking.

Unisom, a brand name for the generic drug doxylamine, is usually taken by people having a difficult time sleeping. The common procedure is to take one 25 milligram tablet about a half hour before...

Novo-Medrone, often shortened to Medrone, is a drug that is used to to increase female fertility and regulate menstrual cycles. Use of this product can result in the experiencing of a variety of...

Passing a urine drug test can be stressful when you've been involved with drugs (specifically marijuana) - but it doesn't have to be. What you need in order to pass the drug test is...

An article in "Science Daily" explained that scientists are gaining a better understanding of why painkillers cause an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in some patients. The researchers...

GHB stands for gamma hydroxy butyrate. GHB is used and abused nationally by those in search of sedation. GHB is commonly exploited as a date rape drug because of its euphoric effects and clear...

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a female hormone drug treatment used to regulate the menstrual cycle or to increase fertility. As is the case with most prescription drugs, hydroxyprogesterone...

NO2, also referred to as Nitric Oxide, is a drug that is used as a vasodialator. As such, the use of this product can lead to a variety of mild to severe side effects depending on use, dosage and...

Information regarding marijuana addiction is often conflicting and frequently reflects the biases of the source. Some groups, such as the Drug Policy Alliance Network, and the National...

Lornoxicam, also known as Xafon, is a drug that is used to treat individuals with mild to severe pain and joint inflammation. As is the case with prescription drugs, use of lornoxicam may result...

Progesterone pessaries are prescription hormone treatments used to stimulate fertility and engender pregnancy. Using this medication may cause side effects based on the patient, the duration of...

Nebicard, also known as Nebivolol, is a drug that is used to treat individuals who have high blood pressure. It is often sold under the brand-name Bystolic and affects the circulation of the...

Standardized drug screens test for a federally mandated panel of five types of drugs known as the SAMHSA-5; the drugs are amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates and PCP. Alcohol testing can be...

Science continues to research the causes of drug addiction in the hopes of creating a cure. Drug addiction research includes learning how drugs work within the brain and change and affect a...

R-Cinex, also marketed as Rifampicin or Rifampin, is used to treat patients with tuberculosis and patients with meningitis who are asymptomatic. As with most medications, use of this drug can...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the oldest consumer protection agency in the U.S. federal government. The FDA's modern regulatory functions began in 1906 with the passage of the Pure...

Cipram, also known as citalopram, is a drug that is used to treat those who are suffering from depression. Users may experience a variety of side effects, ranging in severity based on the dose...

Orfiril, also recognized as Valproic Acid or Valproate Sodium, is a drug that is used to treat and prevent seizures. Use of this drug may lead to a variety of side effects ranging in severity...

Topamax is a prescription medication used to prevent seizures in patients who have epilepsy. Despite its effectiveness, Topamax poses a risk for side effects, including weight loss.

Orgalutran, also known as Ganirelix, is a drug used to treat women suffering from infertility. Use of Orgalutran may lead to the a variety of mild to severe side effects based on the particular...

Carbimazole, a drug which is considered a "pro-drug" because it converts to Methimazole after entering the body, is used to treat individuals with an overactive thyroid gland. Users of this drug...

Linctus, also known as Codeine Linctus, is a drug that contains the active ingredient codeine to both treat individuals with mild to severe pain and to suppress the common cough. Use of this drug...

Most drug and alcohol courses are designed as the first step toward certification as a drug and alcohol counselor. There are also drug and alcohol courses for continuing education. These courses...

In February 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released federal guidelines for the proper disposal of prescription...

According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, 70 to 85 percent of prison inmates need some type of substance-abuse treatment. It was once a common belief that there was no such thing...

Perinorm, generically sold as metoclopramide, is a drug used to treat heartburn and other conditions associated with gastroesophageal relfux. As is common with many medications, Perinorm may cause...

Hair tests are a common type of drug screen best used to determine a history of drug use. With an extended period of detection, hair tests are accurate, non-invasive and do not require privacy for...

Crack cocaine causes addiction. The Center for Substance Abuse Research attributes the drug's instantly addictive effect to the brief high produced and the intense withdrawal symptoms of crack...

Dosulepin, also marketed as dothiepin, is a drug used to treat individuals suffering from depression. As is common with prescription drugs, dosulepin may cause a number of side effects dependent...

Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant derived from the leaves of the cocaplant. Cocaine typically takes the form of white powder, which can be snorted, injected or smoked.

Drug screens are performed to detect the presence of drugs and drug metabolites in the body. Drug metabolites exist in the body for a period of time after the effects of the drug have worn off and...

A drug test can take various forms. Drug tests are used to detect drugs and drug metabolites within the body. Screening for metabolites of THC, or marijuana use, is part of most drug tests.

The drug Adderall, intended for use by those with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is not something to be taken lightly. More and more, the...

The drug Adderall, intended for use by those with attention-deficit disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is not something to be taken lightly. More and more the drug is being used...

Hair testing is a method of drug testing approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is becoming increasingly favored by businesses and public agencies for pre-employment drug screening....

Norgestimate, sold under the brand names Tri-Sprintec and Ortho Tri-Cyclen, is a drug used to prevent pregnancy. As is common with prescription drugs, the use of Norgestimate may cause the...

Amoxicillin, often shortened to "Amoxi", is a drug used to fight a variety of bacteria which may arise in the body. Sold under the brand names Amoxil and Trimox, Amoxicillin, can cause a number of...

Hair testing is a method of drug testing approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is becoming increasingly favored by businesses and public agencies for pre-employment drug screening....

Many employers use urine drug screening to test employees or potential employees for the use of drugs that are likely to be abused, including illegal drugs. Several types of controlled substance...

The drug Adderall, intended for use by those with ADD or ADHD, is not something to be taken lightly. More and more, the drug is being used recreationally as a means to helps students study, or as...

Adderall is not a drug intended for weight loss. It is intended for patients with severe ADD or ADHD. Though the drug does have weight loss as a potential side effect, using it for that purpose...