Ketamine Regulations — “We Don’t Want To Reproduce This Opioid Problem”
Our expert shares the history of ketamine and how he believes it should be regulated to lessen the risk of addiction.
Addiction Sub-categories:
- Substance Abuse (16)
Defined by Merriam-Webster as a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence: the state of being addicted.
Medical Notes: Inadequate Addiction Treatment, Genetic Eating Disorders, and the Song of Mosquitoes
Why aren’t people getting the addiction treatment they need? Can eating disorders be caused by your genes? Your cells are talking to each other. You’ve heard birds sing, but what about mosquitoes?
Is There Such Thing as a ‘Safe’ Amount of Caffeine for Teens?
Dr. Holly Benjamin, a University of Chicago professor of pediatrics, discusses the dangers of adolescents consuming high amounts of caffeine.
How Can We Save Infants From the Effects of Opioid Addiction?
Experts discuss a promising new treatment approach and how to fix the root cause of NOWS.
Food Marketing to Children Part 2: How To Make Healthier Choices
Experts reveal small actions that can make a big difference in the health of America’s children.
Has The Food Marketing Industry Contributed To Childhood Obesity?
Experts break down the marketing strategies used to get product attention in grocery stores and online.
Kitchen Chemistry: Natural Flavors – How Natural Are They?
Dr. David Andrews explains the process of creating natural flavors, the FDA guidelines, and how safe they are for consumption.
Finding Pain Management Strategies That Don’t Involve Opioids
Life Care Coaches are being integrated into hospitals to help patients safely use prescription opioids and even offer pain management strategies that don’t involve drugs.
Medical Notes: January 15, 2023
Are masks affecting how our brains function? Getting a tattoo may be good for your health. Can our genes predict the future? Plus…it's time to take your Sunday morning crossword seriously.
Drunkorexia: A Popular Practice That Leads to Malnourishment
Experts reveal why engaging in this practice can lead to weight gain and other health risks.
Ending Overdose: Making the Antidote More Accessible Than the Drug
Theo Krzywicki explains the signs of an overdose and how to use life-saving devices like Naloxone.
Love the Person, Hate Their Behavior: Supporting an Addict
An expert discusses the steps families can take to fight against substance use addiction.
