Sleep Awareness Week (March 13–19 in 2022) is always scheduled by the National Sleep Foundation to coincide with the first week of Daylight Saving Time—not least because, according to medical experts, that annual lost hour of sleep contributes to a surprising number of health and social problems. For some...
One of the most frustrating feelings is lying in bed and not being able to fall asleep. You have tried all the tricks, from counting sheep to sound machines, but nothing seems to work. But what is it that actually causes insomnia? Let’s take a look at some potential...
Two generations ago, heroin was the most feared of addictive drugs. Today, it receives less public attention but is no less dangerous; heroin effects include addiction, overdose, and death. In 2020 the National Institute on Drug Abuse recorded over 68,000 overdose fatalities from heroin and other opioids. As with most...
While the ongoing opioid crisis is well-documented and has garnered extensive national attention, it’s somewhat overshadowed the recent comeback of methamphetamine abuse. Why should you be concerned about this drug and the issues it is causing throughout the Golden State? Today, we'll discuss the issue of meth in California. The...
What is Ecstasy? Ecstasy, also known as MDMA or molly, is a mind-altering drug that affects a person’s perception of reality. It has a similar structure to stimulants and hallucinogens, so taking the drug can change a person’s level of energy and often distorts a person’s sense of time and...
Much careless use of medication is rooted in one of two dangerous assumptions. Many people think that any drug prescribed by a doctor must be risk-free (notwithstanding side-effects warnings or the much-publicized wave of prescription opioid addictions). And many others assume that if a drug can be purchased easily...
The human body has over 7 trillion nerves, many designed to recognize physical sensations such as pain. Nociceptive pain, which everyone recognizes, goes off when some outside intrusion triggers physical injury or illness. Unpleasant as it can be, nociceptive pain serves an invaluable purpose by warning when something needs...
When you drink alcohol regularly to excess, it impacts your body in unhealthy ways. One of the most common results is Vitamin B-1 deficiency. Vitamin B-1 is vital, as it takes the food you eat and turns it into energy. It also impacts your brain’s hypothalamus and thalamus. The...
