National Prescription Medication Take Back Day
April 8, 2022

California Drug Take Back Programs

Do you have medications in your cabinet that were prescribed ages ago, but for some reason never used up? These are a potential tragedy waiting to happen. The Dangers of Unused Prescription Drugs Since 1979, all drugs have been labeled with expiration dates. After a medication passes that date, its chemical...

NyQuil and Anxiety
March 19, 2022

NyQuil and Anxiety

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...

insomnia causes
March 11, 2022

What Causes Insomnia?

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...

Why Do People Take Ecstasy
February 21, 2022

Why Do People Take Ecstasy?

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...