Opiods and the cycle of downers continued
Purer heroin causing significant increase in overdose deaths; doctor shopping and ways for Rx management; and the continuing issues of addictions by health care professionals
Downers and the cycle of drugs of choice
With several states are reporting a record number of deaths from opiod overdoses, and increased misuse of prescription drugs, we look at the cycle of drug-use, and what appears to be renewed period of interest in downers, both heroin and prescription drugs.
MCAT, prescription drug abuse leading to heroin, and more about pot
MCAT – a synthetic verson of the stimulant East African khat plant is legal and causing serious overdoses. Prescription drugs abuse can lead to heroin use. And more on the implications of legalizing marijuana.
Meth continues to grow with “shake-n-bake”
Our Addiction Podcast examines the new “shake-n-bake” method of making methamphetamine. Dr Darryl Inaba explains.
Abuse of Efavirenz – a HIV/AIDS Medication
Dr. Inaba responds to a colleagues question about the abuse of HIV/AIDS drugs, specifically protease inhibitors, in South Africa, and its potential impact around the world.
Michael Jackson & the rise of prescription drugs abuse
Dr. Inaba talks about celebrities like Michael Jackson, and others who have died because of overuse and abuse of prescription drugs and alcohol … and the increasing international epidemic of prescription drug abuse.