Stephanie Deegan is one of many patients who cannot get opioids as easily, but she still needs help for severe pain. By Kathleen Kozak November 8, 2019 Reading time: 5 minutes. Stephanie Deegan has been in pain for years. She’s been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a rheumatologic condition that causes her back not to move, and…
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Non-Caregivers Don’t Realize….
Written by ThePineyChemist Caregiving is a selfless act defining personality and morality. Only those who have walked this path can truly understand the struggles. Third-party observers try to empathize, but are unaware of the daily stress endured by the caregiver. Non-caregivers don’t realize…. 1.) ….their “care for yourself” advice is falling on deaf ears. Self-care is important and…
High Number of Youths Using Prescription Opioids
November 8, 2019 Pat Anson By Pat Anson, PNN Editor A large new analysis of drug use by teenagers and young adults in the U.S. has found a surprisingly high level of prescription opioid use. In a survey of over 56,000 youths, researchers found that 21% of teens and 32% of young adults said they had…
Most People Don’t Actually Feel Euphoric When They Take Opioids, Study Finds
By Nicoletta Lanese – Staff Writer 11 days ago Health Opioids are known to spark feelings of euphoria in users, but does everyone really share the same experience? Opioids jump-start the brain’s reward system, provoking a burst of pleasurable feelings along with a dizzying drug-induced high. At least that’s what scientists used to think. But mounting…
9 Weird Ways You Can Test Positive for Drugs
By Rachael Rettner – Senior Writer November 18, 2016Health Introduction There are times in life when you just have to pee into a cup. For example, you might need to take a drug test before you start a new job. But these tests aren’t foolproof: A number of harmless, everyday substances can trigger a false-positive result for drugs. Here’s…
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