On the day prior to his arrest, Mr. Smith went to see a psychiatrist and was placed on Wellbutrin. The doctor claimed to have considered the interactions of his medications and the hepatotoxic potential, yet…
Studies from 2010 indicate that “Patients with impaired renal or hepatic function may have difficulty clearing or metabolizing opioids and concurrent medications, leading to increased risk of adverse events.” At the time of his arrest,…
The liver is a large organ that is located on the upper right side of the body. It is considered part of the digestive system as it detoxifies the products we ingest, including medications, and…
Mr. Smith had a significant and lengthy medical history that included Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, ITP, Diabetes, vertigo, peptic ulcer disease, depression, IV Drug abuse (heroin and cocaine), and prescription narcotic addiction. Mr. Smith’s history of…
1. Seizures also have a long list of causes, including: Seizure medication noncompliance Medications: Tricyclic Antidepressants, anticholinergics, lithium Brain conditions such as hydrocephalus, tumors, stroke (Can be delayed) Traumatic brain bleed (Can be delayed) Kidney…
Loss of Consciousness (LOC) 1. There is a long list of causes including: Alcohol or drug intoxication/overdose Seizures Diabetes Trauma Infection Psychogenic (i.e. panic attack) Stroke Dehydration Heart arrhythmia 2. Medical term for transient loss of…
Diabetes Types Type I Diabetes Mellitus – many people believe that Type I Diabetes is the kind you get as a child and if you get diabetes as an adult it is alway Type II.…
Molly is in the same Schedule I category of illegal drugs as heroin, LSD and marijuana. In 2010 the U.S. government initiated severe fines and lengthy jail time for those discovered manufacturing and/or distributing ecstasy.…
MDMA addiction poses a danger as life threatening symptoms develop including irregular heart rhythms, high blood pressure that can lead to a heart attack or stroke, bleeding in the brain, organ damage and hyperthermia. Hyperthermia…
Referred to as ecstasy, the love drug, lover’s speed, X, and Molly (short for molecule), this drug can be used in powder form for snorting or smoking; or most commonly through oral ingestion as a…
The substance, 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) was first synthesized in Germany in the early 1900s by Merck and Co. At that time there was no defined medical use for the product. Through time studies began to…
The purpose of veterans’ court is to assist veterans who are accused of crimes that occurred as they are adjusting to civilian life. There is an extensive screening process for veterans who apply. The courts…
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