Over-the-counter drug

to reduce The drugs and medication help the patient and relieve his pain and prove effective for the health of the patient but the misuse of the drug medication or taking drug without doctor prescription prove to be harmful for the one or even lead to the cause of death. The research over the people that are died by taking more dose than the prescription is increasing still every year and the ratio of death indicates that you must need to worry if you have taken over dose of the drug…

which has antiviral and antidepressive properties. Since its introduction into the United States, it has been used to treat millions of people for depression. In different parts of Europe, sales of St. John's Wort surpass top selling antidepressant drugs. It is one of the…

Journal about the drug, Thalidomide which was developed by a German pharmaceutical company called Grünenthal in Stolberg. This company wanted to create a drug. They started clinical trials for treating respiratory infections in 1956. Researchers at Grünenthal then discovered that thalidomide could help with morning sickness found in pregnant women The drug was then advertised to help with morning sickness in 1957. This drug was found in over 50 different types of over the counter morning…

Drug abuse is prevalent in the United States, however, the use of drugs is mostly among teenagers. Adolescence is a life stage where teens are driven by their ego; where one may assume that they are capable of doing anything. Therefore, teenagers tend to not consider the consequences of drug use. Getting access to drugs has become easier through social media, friends, and vendors offering them in the street. Teenagers take drugs to gain confidence and to run away from their personal issues.…

and the chemicals found in this drug has been used to make illegal drugs such as Methamphetamine, also known as “Crystal Meth” (L. Chen, personal communication, July 13, 2015). The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 prohibits and bans over-the-counter sales of cold medicines that contain ingredients that contain pseudoephedrine, which is have been commonly known to make illegal drugs such as methamphetamine. Pseudoephedrine must be kept locked behind counter at all times. Retail…

INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH “Drug use is on the rise in this country and 23.5 million Americans are addicted to alcohol and drugs. That’s approximately one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12 – roughly equal to the entire population of Texas.” (Writer, 2010). Making professionals aware that two mental illnesses such as addiction and depression can co-exist simultaneously is important, especially with addiction rates being as high as they are. What is equally important is making sure that extra…

Opioids have been used in pharmaceutical drugs as a painkiller. Opioids are in medications like morphine, hydrocodone and oxycodone, which have been praised for their effectiveness for patients suffering extreme pain However, there have been downsides to using opioids in drugs. The use of opioids has lead to addictions and to deaths in the United States. After people take opioids as a painkiller, they can become addicted to the drug. This addiction they get can lead them deeper into addiction or…

United States. “Approximately one-third of the people in the United States report using an acetaminophen product at least once a month” (Aschenbrenner, 2006). The most common brand name for the over-the-counter medication is known as Tylenol, however, acetaminophen is also a major ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and flu medications, such as Robitussin. Acetaminophen, also known as Paracetamol, that is much like aspirin. As mentioned before, acetaminophen is an analgesic, which means…

FALSE POSITIVE DRUG TEST Finite Math Professor Joy Beverly Tommy Warren 10/02/17 FALSE POSITIVE DRUG TEST Yikes, I tested positive for an illicit and illegal drug and I don’t use drugs. Can this really happen? Yes, it can happen and it has to too many innocent people. You should have received a negative result when tested for drugs, but you didn’t instead you received a positive result. This is referred to as a ‘false positive’. Understanding ‘false positive” is a…

Help You Perform Better? Have you ever wondered why a pitcher in baseball throws over one hundred mph every pitch. It is possible but is very unlikely. This is usually caused by Performance enhancing substances or drugs (PED’s). PED’s are commonly used by MLB players. These drugs boost your testosterone level which help you perform better. The use of these drugs also have a downside to them. Although banning these drugs would take away the freedoms of the athletes, performance enhancing…