The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is once again sounding the alarm on kratom, urging the public to stay cautious as concerns continue to rise about the supplement’s safety. According to the agency, kratom products are often marketed as natural mood boosters or pain relievers, but many contain unpredictable levels of active compounds—and some […]
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Alcohol dependence or alcoholism is a very serious and widespread medical issue that can cause permanent physical damage to the body if it is not addressed and treated properly. When an individual experiences withdrawal symptoms from alcohol if he or she does not have a drink for any extended period of time, then an alcohol
Physiological dependence on benzodiazepines is accompanied by a withdrawal syndrome typically characterized by sleep disturbances, irritability, increased tension and anxiety, panic attacks, hand tremors, sweating, difficulty concentrating, dry retching and nausea, some weight loss, palpitations, headaches, muscular pain and stiffness, and a host of perceptual changes. In high-dosage cases, more serious developments such as seizures
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — After three overdose deaths, just on Monday alone, the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) is warning the public.WPBPD said that while the exact cause of each death is still under investigation, detectives suspect synthetic opioids may be involved. “We urge the public to stay vigilant – this batch
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — After three overdose deaths, just on Monday alone, the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) is warning the public. WPBPD said that while the exact cause of each death is still under investigation, detectives suspect synthetic opioids may be involved. “We urge the public to stay vigilant – this
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Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. In its complaint, the Justice Department, along with other federal agencies, alleges that for more than a decade pharmacists at the second largest pharmacy chain in the U.S. knowingly filled prescriptions
Fentanyl has made headlines for driving overdose deaths, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning of the rise of an even deadlier drug. Last year, nearly 70% of all U.S. overdose deaths were attributed to illegally manufactured fentanyls (IMFs). One of those was carfentanil, an altered version of fentanyl that is
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With the holiday season upon us, people across the globe are preparing for family gatherings and holiday parties with both excitement and anxiety. For families impacted by addiction, there is an additional challenge that plagues party plans and guest lists. Do you invite that person? Will they be sober? Will they over-indulge and create drama?
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Drinking increases during the holidays. Here’s how the extra booze affects your health, according to a doctor. Americans drink double their typical amount of alcohol during the holiday season, according to estimates, which can have a serious impact on health. On “CBS Mornings Plus” Tuesday, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook broke down
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Users swear by kratom for lifting mood and boosting energy, but there are many safety issues and questions about whether kratom works. If you read health news or visit vitamin stores, you may have heard about kratom. Kratom is a supplement that is sold as an energy booster, mood lifter, pain reliever and remedy for
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Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) that is native to Southeast Asia. Products prepared from kratom leaves are available in the U.S. through sales on the Internet and at brick-and-mortar stores. Kratom is often used to self-treat conditions such as pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression, opioid use disorder, and opioid withdrawal. An estimated
A 34-year-old Colorado man collapsed at work near his truck after he consumed a kratom product he had been taking for chronic pain, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by his wife. A co-worker found Robert Simmons, a “loving” husband and father of four, on the ground after he experienced “seizure like activity” on
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Beasley Allen attorneys are actively investigating cases of serious adverse effects reported by individuals who have consumed products containing Kratom. Products made from kratom leaves are available in the U.S. through online sales and at physical stores such as gas stations. Kratom is sold in various forms, including powders, chewable tablets, gummies, and liquid formulations.
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American use of the Southeast Asian plant kratom has grown dramatically in recent years, spurring both a lucrative industry and national lobbying effort while worrying health experts who fear its addictive effects and point to thousands of related deaths. In this Bloomberg Originals documentary, we reveal how the unregulated substance is being promoted and even
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Multiple arrests have been made in connection with the death of beloved “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, Eyewitness News has learned. The arrests were made in an early morning operation Thursday and include a doctor, law enforcement sources told ABC News. Federal charges have been filed in the case and are expected to be publicly announced
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Kratom is often seen by people as an alternative to opioids because it acts on the brain the same way when taken in higher doses. Unfortunately, this also means that kratom has a somewhat similar addiction potential. As with other substances with opioid-like effects, kratom can cause tolerance, cravings, and dependence. Eventually, this can lead
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High-functioning alcoholics (HFAs) are individuals who manage to maintain a seemingly normal life while struggling with alcohol addiction. Despite their ability to keep up with daily responsibilities, their drinking habits can still have serious consequences. Here are some key characteristics often seen in HFAs: 1. **Successful Careers and Responsibilities** – HFAs typically have successful careers
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Three twenty-somethings in Chicago took a street drug they thought was a harmless form of Xanax. All three were found collapsed and unresponsive eight hours later by one of their mothers, who had them rushed to the hospital. After multiple seizures, fever and heart damage, all three are thought to have recovered, but not before
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TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Lab tests of counterfeit oxycodone (Oxycontin) pills seized by police in Rhode Island in 2022 found 99.3% also contained dangerous fentanyl. It was typically mixed with another potentially deadly drug, xylazine. Both drugs make overdose more likely and more fatal, experts note. As too many American families have
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