Designer drugs & Salvia Divinorum
Salvia divinorum has been in the news lately, with teen pop star Miley Cyrus, and then the alleged shooter in Tucson. We also discuss designer drugs which can have dangerous side effects.
Alcohol for the indigent & danger of GBL
A British Columbia reseracher has suggested providing alcohol to indigents as a harm-reduction method. Also the dangers of GBL, called liquid ecstacy, which is found in solvents.
Prescription Drugs & Crime
The high street value of prescription drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin, which can selling for $80 for one high dose pill, is creating new white-collar criminals out of regular people, often seniors seeking too supplement their fixed income. Dr Inaba shares his thoughts.
Chronic pain, drugs and regulation
Pain is considered an unpleasant experience, and a protection mechanism again potential tissue damage. It is the most common reason for people to see a doctor, and is also significant in addiction, lately with OxyContin and Vicodin. Darvon, a classic pain drug was recently removed from the US market by the FDA order because of heart related side effects. We discuss the drug, its history and usage, the nociceptor pain receptors and the perception of pain, and its impact on society.
Coping with Holiday Blues
Winter holiday time can be hard for those working toward recovery from addiction. And updates on the status of alcoholic energy drinks, and the proposed national Institute of Addictions.
More on prescription drug abuse & dopamine sensitivity of progeny
Our reward/reinforcement control center can be changed and passed to our progeny by just one or two episodes of drug use, heightening their chances of having addiction issues, according to new research. Also more on the increasing number of deaths and ER visits resulting from misuse of prescription drugs.