Drug Facts
Drug Testing for…Poppy Seeds?
February 07, 2013
Did you know that morphine, codeine, and heroin are produced from the seeds of certain kinds of poppy flowers? Morphine and codeine are often used as medications for treating pain, and all three—known as opiates—can be abused. Read More »
0 CommentsBath Salts: An Emerging Danger
February 05, 2013
Bath salts—the drug, not the perfumed crystals you put in bath water—showed up just a few years ago. Read More »
7 CommentsPerception of Risk: Fewer Teens Believe Marijuana Is Harmful
January 31, 2013
Knowing the health risks that come with using or abusing drugs convinces most teens (and adults) to stay away from them. But what if you don’t think certain drugs are unsafe? Read More »
0 CommentsTake the National Drug IQ Challenge
January 30, 2013
National Drug Facts Week is in full swing! Have you looked up any facts? As a scientist, I love studying data and reading about real facts that have been tested by credible science. Some facts might surprise you. For example, did you know that: Read More »
0 CommentsMedications and Alcohol Don't Mix
November 27, 2012
If you’re taking any medications—either those prescribed by a doctor or over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine—it’s not a good idea to drink alcohol. Often, the medication label will warn you not to—because of the possible dangerous side effects. Read More »
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