Tobacco Advertising Targets Youth

April 7th, 2014

Tobacco Advertising Targets Youth

One of the most serious threats to an adolescent is tobacco. More than $15 billion is spent per year on advertising through the media for this deadly substance. In the 21st century, digital media- like twitter and instagram- is becoming an open market for tobacco advertising. Research has also ...

Miracle Machine: Turning Water into Wine

March 31st, 2014

Miracle Machine: Turning Water into Wine

A new smart-phone operated device blew up on social media, causing potential buyers to question the legitimacy of the product. The “Miracle Machine” claims to turn water into wine, through the activation of a smartphone, of course. Readily available to set up at home, the Miracle Machine ...

Warning Signs that Your Child May be Using Drugs

March 17th, 2014

Warning Signs that Your Child May be Using Drugs

There are many different reasons why a child may be acting out, making it difficult for a parent to decide if their child is acting out because of drug and alcohol use or not. Though nothing is certain, there are signs a worried parent can look for if they fear their child is using drugs. […]

Adderall Abuse for Weight Loss

February 5th, 2014

Adderall Abuse for Weight Loss

  Facing the pressures to look thin, women struggle to keep up with the media’s projection of “beauty.” As technology becomes more advanced, editing pictures of models using Photoshop is a common occurrence. Most women find themselves consciously, or subconsciously, comparing themselves to ...

Hippy Crack: The Dangers of Whippits

February 4th, 2014

Hippy Crack: The Dangers of Whippits

The term “whippits” is a commonly used name for small metal capsules or “chargers” of Nitrous Oxide, used to get an immediate high that only lasts between 1 – 2 minutes. The nickname was created in relation to the “old fashioned” whipped cream canister used to administer the chargers. To ...

The FDA Fights to Ban Painkillers

January 21st, 2014

The FDA Fights to Ban Painkillers

In 2009, the Federal Drug Administration advisory panel recommended banning hydrocodone and oxycodone products, like Vicodin and Percocet. The FDA’s goal in banning these highly used prescription drugs is in direct relation to the health concerns caused by acetaminophen. Karen Lee Richard, ...

Instagram Provides an Illegal Market for “Lean”

January 16th, 2014

Instagram Provides an Illegal Market for “Lean”

Promethazine/codeine cough syrup, is a phenothiazine antihistamine and opioid medication used for pain. The cough syrup is usually prescribed to patients who are experiencing mild to moderate pain from continuous coughing or allergic reactions. Common side effect include constipation, ...

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