Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It was developed for legitimate medical use, but illicitly manufactured fentanyl now drives the majority of overdose deaths in the United States. Understanding what the research actually says is one of the most powerful tools families have. …
When someone you love enters a rehabilitation facility, you’re placing an enormous amount of trust in the people who work there, trusting that the doctors, nurses, and staff will protect them at one of the most vulnerable moments of their life. But not every rehab facility holds up its end of that trust. Medical malpractice …
The Medical Board of California sends out a license alert whenever it disciplines a physician. These notices are public record, and they give patients a direct look at which doctors have faced action from the state. To help you stay informed, this post below lists the license alerts the Board issued in October 2024. It …
Playing Poker for a Great Cause at Sweetwater Music Hall Some nights remind you why showing up matters. On Friday, September 13, 2024, we spent one of those nights at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, playing poker for the Subversive Music Foundation. An Evening Built Around a Good Cause The Casino Night had something …
Drugs Linked to Dementia: What Benzodiazepines and Anticholinergics Mean for Your Brain When it comes to protecting your memory, the usual advice is familiar. It could be: eat well, stay active, sleep enough, and keep your mind engaged. However, there’s another factor many people overlook, which is what’s in their medicine cabinet. In fact, some …
Change the World: A Night of Dancing and Giving Back at Sweetwater Music Hall Some nights out are just a good time. Others are a good time with a purpose. The Change the World Benefit Concert at Mill Valley’s Sweetwater Music Hall is one of the second kind. It’s an evening of live music, dancing, …
Vicodin, Valium, Xanax and Prednisone are among the most widely used prescription drugs linked to suicide. All of them have a high correlation with suicide. Read more from the UChicago Medicine report below. Researchers reviewed 922 prescription medications taken by almost 150 million people over an 11-year period. Just 10 of these drugs were associated …
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has spotted an “alarming” new trend. Drug traffickers are making brightly colored fentanyl that looks like candy. Their goal is to attract children and young people. What Is Rainbow Fentanyl? The agency’s law enforcement partners began seizing “rainbow fentanyl” earlier this month. So far, authorities have found it in 18 …
Facts About Fentanyl Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and one of the deadliest drugs on the street today. Even a tiny amount can stop a person’s breathing. These facts about fentanyl explain why it is so dangerous and how you can protect yourself and the people you love. How Strong Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is about …
As our nation remains in the midst of an opioid crisis, another disturbing trend has emerged: the selling and the use of counterfeit medication. These pills, which are often sold online, look like legitimate prescription meds such as Oxycontin or Adderall. In fact, people buy them believing that they are similar to the pills you …
