Virtual Reality: a Non-Addictive Alternative to Opioid Pain Medications

by KJ McElrath | Apr 9, 2018 | Uncategorized |

It is a concept that has been around for a few years, but with the growth of the nation’s...

Loperamide Diarrhea Medication Overdose: Trading One Deadly Addiction For Another?

by KJ McElrath | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized |

Last November, paramedics in the Pittsburgh suburb of Fox Chapel were called to the home of...

The Dangers of Synthetic Cannabis, aka “K2” and “Spice”

by KJ McElrath | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized |

Throughout the 2500-year long history of naturally-grown cannabis, there have no recorded cases of...

Popular Medication for Sexual Dysfunction May Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer as Well

by KJ McElrath | Mar 24, 2018 | Uncategorized |

Sildenafil – originally sold by Pfizer under the brand name Viagra, but now available in generic...

“Bee Sting” Acupuncture: Dubious at Best. At Worst, Fatal

by KJ McElrath | Mar 21, 2018 | Uncategorized |

Simply because something reportedly represents “ancient wisdom” does not necessarily mean it is...

Cannabis Does Not Appear to be a “Gateway Drug”, and Appears Safer than Alcohol

by KJ McElrath | Mar 17, 2018 | Uncategorized |

The idea that the use of cannabis leads to the use of hard narcotics and addiction has been around...