locate in Dean’s left pocket a “Phd Beta Alanine” workout supplement bag with several pills inside that based on Officers training and experience appeared to be Xanax. Officer Jimenez observed that the prescription medication was not in the prescribed bottle. Dean was also unable to produce a prescription of the Xanax found in his possession at the time of the contact. Dean was within reach of the Xanax found in his possession therefore he was in care, custody, control and management of the…
growing problem of misuse of OTC medications and the growing trend of young adults endangering their health with polysubstance abuse. This study is the first to provide extensive analysis of OTC drug misuse and how it relates to non-medical use of prescription drugs and other illicit drug use (Benotsch et al., 2013). Two studies were conducted in different areas of the United States surveying young adults…
A Netflix original documentary “Take Your Pill” directed by Alison Klayman, takes a look into the world of the usage of stimulants in today’s competitive society. This documentary explored the rise in popularity of prescription stimulants such Ritalin and Adderall. The documentary interviewed students, athletes, computer coders, and parents of people who use Adderall. This film depicts one major commonality for these Adderall users in their dependency on amphetamines with addiction to…
Many patients go from doctor to doctor hoping to get a higher prescription count, in order to satisfy their need to get high. All because of, once again, their doctors who decide that it’s okay to over prescribe them with this addicting drug. This is why pill shopping should be strongly regulated and restricted. Due to the addiction that these patients have, they feel the need to constantly fuel it more and more. Their need to fuel this addiction makes them more vulnerable and willing to do…
difficult for the FDA to verify and guarantee the safety of foreign prescription drugs,4 and that is a major health problem in itself. Another argument against this issue, is that, it is forcing patients to lie to their physicians about not following the proper prescribed recommendations.4 This is extremely dangerous, because physicians have no way of knowing what patients are doing in privacy to avoid the high cost of prescription drugs, unless they are honest. Moreover, these illicit…
The cost of prescription drugs in the United States is rising quickly, many Americans can no longer afford the basics that are necessary for some to live. The united states as a country spends more on health care than any other industrialized society, nearly $8,508, as of 2013, was spent. But many prescription drugs such as, Epi pens, are not covered by the average health care plan. Health Care plans are expensive and do not cover the cost of many drugs costing Americans several hundreds to…
It is estimated that there are currently 43 million Americans at risk of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction (“Mylan’s Commitment,” 2016). The majority of these people are in constant possession of an EpiPen, an auto-injector containing epinephrine used to reverse anaphylaxis (“Anaphylaxis,” 2016). However, in recent years the price of the EpiPen has increased substantially; a two-pack currently costs $609 (Pollack, 2016). Because Mylan commands around 85 percent of the epinephrine…
Deciding which pair of prescription eyeglasses is right for you is not rocket science, but there are a few things to consider that will make this decision easier. Some of the most important things to factor in are your own personal taste, your features and appearance, and the lifestyle you maintain. Here are a few tips to guide you: Consider your lens solution before buying a frame. Obviously this is something you must consider and cannot control. Some frames may not be a match for the lenses…
Macular Pucker A macular pucker is scarring on the macula of your eye. The macula is the part of the eye that lets you see clearly and sharply. It also lets you see detail. The macula is in the middle of the thin membrane that covers the back of your eye (retina). A macular pucker can affect your vision. This condition usually starts in one eye, but can affect both eyes over time. Vision changes can range from mild to severe. Vision changes usually do not get worse over time. CAUSES This…
Burberry Burberry eyeglass frames have a look that is both elegant and stylish and they come in numerous different designs and styles. The Burberry frames are considered art pieces and they are a blend of modern technology and timeless styles that will enhance your facial features. Burberry frames are ideal if you just want to make an impact with your prescription glasses or if you simply just want to see well. Burberry frames are made to carry any kind of corrective lenses comfortably and…