EDITORIAL: The Right Choice Puts Profits 2nd
... The right choice puts profits 2nd Kudos to Scott Campbell, the pharmacist and owner of the Ocean Health Mart Pharmacy in Charlestown. He was recently honored by the Chariho Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention for making a decision… Continue reading
What Are Some Ways Alcohol and Drugs Can Effect a Baby in the Womb?
... main concern has been the effects of cocaine on the developing brain. Across the board, researchers have found that, as a group, children exposed to cocaine in the womb have lower IQ scores and more learning, emotional, and behavior… Continue reading
Gutka Shops Near Schools, Colleges on Radar
... on radar Deputy chief minister incharge of home affairs R Ashoka had given an assurance to tackle drug menace in the recently concluded legislature session. On Wednesday, the home department convened a meeting of health, medical education, education and… Continue reading
Marijuana Initiatives in Danger of Losing, Polls Show
... Initiatives in Danger of Losing, Polls Show Filed under: marijuana abuse An August study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) showed that individuals who regularly use marijuana during their teenage years have an average drop… Continue reading
Signs of Cocaine or Crack Use
... Full Source Public Health Division Medical Office Of Health• Type of cocaine used: 7 (58%) cases used crack, 5 unknown • Method of cocaine use: 7 (58%) cases smoked cocaine, 5 unknown Neutropenia related to levamisole adulterated cocaine QUICK… Continue reading
Crack Cocaine and Mental Health
... of cocaine's effects—which include increased energy, reduced fatigue, and mental alertness— depend on the route What Adverse Effects Does Cocaine Have on Health? 3.0% 4.5% 7.2% Past Year 1.8% 3.0% 4.4% Past Month 0.8% 1.2% 1.9% Crack Cocaine Use… Continue reading