Social Gatherings and Staying Safe from COVID-19: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
For many Americans, it’s been months since they’ve actually seen a friend or loved one outside of their home. In March 2020, the U.S. joined countries around the world in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19—a respiratory illness that easily spreads person-to-person. During this time, we’ve resorted to creative measures to see loved ones—with […]
Summer Health Problems
Sunburn Having suntanned skin in the summer is great, but becoming a steak is definitely not. Sunburn is the most familiar health problem in the summer, and it’s also the one that is underestimated the most. Sunburn is caused by exposing yourself to the harsh sun for too long without any protection. The common symptoms […]
Living With an Adult Who Has a Substance Use Problem
For some young people, spending more time at home can be unusually stressful. Did you know that about one out of every eight children in the United States age 17 or younger (about 8.7 million young people) live in households with at least one parent or caregiver who is coping with a substance use problem? Know the factsIn […]
OxyContin Maker Purdue
OxyContin maker Purdue OxyContin maker Purdue admits role in opioid crisis after pleading guilty to criminal charges. The company also admitted to paying doctors through a speaking program in exchange for them writing more prescriptions for painkillers Purdue Pharma, maker of the drug OxyContin, pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to three criminal charges […]
Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine?
Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine? It’s best to avoid certain painkillers before and after getting a COVID-19 vaccine
Side Effects of Adderall
Side effects of using Adderall Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine) is a prescription medication composed of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is primarily used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. At the neurological level, Adderall binds to norepinephrine and dopamine receptors in the brain as well as epinephrine receptors in the adrenal gland. As […]