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Spice, which is also known as synthetic marijuana, has now been linked to kidney failure. Three people and a dozen others in Caper, Wyoming have been hospitalized in an outbreak linked to a blueberry flavored batch of Spice. The cause of the outbreak is officially under investigation but those who sought medical attention had . . . → Read More: Spice Linked to Kidney Failure 
Could a lack of exposure to sunlight lead to an elevated risk of stroke? New research suggests yes. This examination of sunlight exposure indicates that there may be some positive results to ultraviolet rays, besides a good tan. Vitamin D Control Request your FREE SAMPLE Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk
. . . → Read More: Sunlight, Vitamin D and the Risk of Stroke 
In move to keep up with the ever-changing face of drug abuse, the Defense Department just announced that its drug testing program is expanding to add screening procedures for hydrocodone and benzodiazepines. Hydrocodone is the main component of a number of prescription painkillers, while benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs that includes Librium, . . . → Read More: Hydrocodone and Benzodiazepines: Defense Department to Expand Drug Testing 
Can a strong, healthy passionate relationship reduce pain? Yes, according to a Stanford School of Medicine research study. The research showed that the areas of the brain activated by intense love are the same areas that analgesic drugs use to reduce pain. The problem, of course, is that this type of love rarely lasts . . . → Read More: Pain Management: Love and Other Drugs 
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently announced that it has accepted the recommendations of its technical advisory committee, the Drug Testing Advisory Board (DTAB). The first recommendation was to evaluate the scientific sufficiency of oral fluid as an alternative specimen to urine for workplace drug testing. The second recommendation was . . . → Read More: Opioids and Oral Fluid: SAMHSA Approves DTAB Recommendations for Workplace Drug Testing 
The Defense Department has teamed up with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to develop a reliable test to catch service members who smoke synthetic marijuana, also known as Spice. Marilyn Huestis, NIDA’s chemistry and metabolic chief, confirmed that NIDA has an inter-agency agreement with the DoD. However, she did not state when . . . → Read More: US Defense Department Seeks Test to Smoke-out Spice Users 
Three years ago, only 29 Marines and sailors were investigated for abusing a drug referred to as Spice. In 2011, over 700 Navy personnel were investigated for Spice abuse. Spice is made up of exotic plants from Asia and was designed to mimic marijuana. The leaves of these exotic plants are then coated . . . → Read More: Spice: Synthetic Marijuana a Growing Problem for US Military 
As a follow up to our post regarding Zohydro, a pure formulation of hydrocodone, this article explains the potential benefits of “the first single-entity hydrocodone” treatment. Current prescribed formulations of hydrocodone typically contain other non-opioid compounds like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, both often added to discourage recreational use. However, oversuse of acetaminophen is the most . . . → Read More: Potential Benefits of Pure Hydrocodone Formulation Seen in Clinical Trial 
With recent high profile cases (Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson) involving the strong anesthetic Propofol, this article in Forensic Magazine offers a timely perspective of the analytical and legal challenges encountered when testing for Propofol. Propofol: An Analytical and Medico-Legal Challenge
Follow @utaklabs . . . → Read More: Propofol: An Analytical and Legal Challenge 
In medicine it is important to use words correctly to convey as much objectivity as possible. Incorrect word usage can lead to false assumptions that affect treatment plan development and even, in some cases, poor clinical decisions. With the mushrooming growth of drugs being prescribed for Pain Management purposes, word distinctions need to be . . . → Read More: Aberrant Drug-Related Behavior: Is There Correct Terminology? |
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