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While some of them are prescription drugs, yet many of these are available over-the-counter (OTC) e.g. aspirin, naproxen (Aleve) & ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) etc. Alcohol ETG Urine Test Since decades, simple urine tests and breathalyzers were used to detect if one has consumed alcohol recently but no method was able to answer if one has taken alcohol last week! This is because, alcohol dissipates itself from the system in a matter of hours, and no one gets to know if you had that kickin’ drink at the party last weekend! All You Need to Know About Attention Deficit - Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by behavioral and learning disorders & particularly by a persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity, as well as forgetfulness, poor impulse control or impulsivity, and distractibility. All you need to know about Nutrients During pregnancy, both mother and baby undergo immense changes, as a whole new life is taking shape in side the mother’s womb. In order to accommodate these changes, it is very essential to take an extreme care of mother’s diet & her nutritional requirements. All You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea Syndrome Sleep Apnea Syndrome refers to transient cessation of respiration during sleep. The most common kind of sleep apnea is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) which is defined as the cessation of airflow during sleep preventing air from entering the lungs caused by an obstruction. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Prescription Drug Abuse Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a contentious disorder that is believed to be a developmental disorder that is largely neurological in nature. It is known to affect around 5 percent to 7 percent of all children in the United States, sixty percent of which are known to retain it in the adulthood. Blood Disorders: Induced by Drug Use & Abuse Blood is an opaque, mobile fluid connective tissue that is mesodermal in origin. It consists of plasma, blood cells and platelets amongst a diverse array of molecules and ions. Blood Type Diet: Fact or Fiction…? As per the author of book ‘Eat Right for Your Type’ Dr. Peter DAdamo, there is a relationship between the blood and the foods one eats. According to him, there occurs a chemical reaction between food and blood which is caused by a factor called lectins. Blood Type: How to decide & project your child’s blood type? Blood typing is a method of determining a person's blood type by serological methods. These blood types depend on whether or not there are certain antigens on the red blood cells & if there are antibodies to these substances. Blood Typing: What the heck is it…? Blood typing is a method of determining a person's blood type by serological methods. These blood types depend on whether or not there are certain antigens on the red blood cells & if there are antibodies to these substances. Blood Typing is also known as - Cross matching, Rh typing & ABO blood typing etc. Cancer Causing Agents: Tobacco & Nicotine Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world, and accounts for one in four cancer deaths in the States. Smoking is known to cause around eighty percent of lung cancer around the world. The 1996 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse has shown that about 62 million people in the United States above 12 years or below 29 percent of the population are current cigarette smokers. Causes & Effects of Lead Poisoning Lead is a highly toxic metal found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. Because of its relative abundance, low cost, and physical properties, lead and lead based compounds are frequently used in a wide variety of products including paint, ceramics, pipes, solders, gasoline, batteries, and cosmetics. Causes and Effects of Xanax Abuse by Mid-School Kids Xanax is prescription tranquilizer which depresses the nervous system in a way similar to alcohol. It is also known as Alprazolam & is a part of the class of drugs called benzodiazepines, more commonly referred to as Benzos. Cholesterol - In Your Diet & Your Body Why & How to monitor it? Cholesterol, although, is an important building block of cellular components, steroidal hormones & a high energy cellular fuel but, an elevated level of cholesterol in various tissues & in the blood defines degree and asperity of a cascade of disorders like cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s, cancer, vascular dementia & pregnancy complications etc. Cholesterol: An Overview An introductory approach to cholesterol associated diseases & their testing: Cholesterol is one of the lipids used extensively by our body for diverse array of functions. Codeine: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing Codeine or methylmorphine is an opiate used for its analgesic, antitussive and antidiarrheal properties. It is marketed as the salts codeine sulfate and codeine phosphate. Codeine hydrochloride is more commonly marketed in continental Europe and other regions. Coronary Heart Diseases How cholesterol testing can help… Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), commonly known as coronary artery disease (CAD), atherosclerotic heart disease or ischemic heart disease, is a result of formation of cholesterol plaques on the inner side of the arterial (type of blood vessels) walls that supply oxygen and nutrients to the myocardium (heart muscles). CRP & Inflammation How testing can help you: C-reactive proteins are the major acute proteins produced by liver in response to tissue damage. CRP Tests A comparative analysis with other inflammation tests: C-Reaction protein or CRP is a protein found in blood whose concentration increases with an onset of immune response when various bacterial and viral infections kick in. CRP Tests: An Overview A layman’s guide to better health: CRP is the ‘C-Reactive Protein’ which is produced by the liver & released in the blood to chase the goose down! It is basically a marker/ signal for the body which tells us that something, deep inside, has gone haywire!. CRP Tests: How Important? How they are important for people with cardiovascular complications: C - reactive protein (CRP) is an inflammatory protein, produced in the liver, which is the secreted as a first line of defense against any bacterial infection or viral invasion. Dangers of Common Household Products: Inhalants & Their Abuse Inhalants are the volatile substances which produce chemical vapors that can be inhaled to produce a desired effect which may or may not be pharmacological in nature. Darvocet, Darvon & Tylenol: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing Dextropropoxyphene, like codeine, is a weak opioid. However, approximately 10-20% of the Caucasian population is unable to metabolize codeine, so dextropropoxyphene is particularly useful with such people. In pure form, dextropropoxyphene is commonly used to ease the withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to opioids. Demerol: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing Demerol is the trade name of Pethidine / meperidine which is a fast-acting opioid analgesic drug used to treat pain. In the United States and Canada, Pethidine or meperidine is more commonly known by its brand name Demerol whereas in many parts of the world, it is also known as isonipecaine; lidol; pethanol; piridosal; Algil; Alodan; Centralgin; Demerol; Dispadol & Dolantin etc. Dietary Folic Acids : Why do we need them more? Macho-man – that’s what most of the kids next door aspire to be, especially when cable operators keep on pounding their little minds with Arnold movies! This reflects the natural animal tendency to grow strong and live healthy, & we are no exception as far as basic instincts are concerned! Dilaudid: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing Dilaudid is the trade name of hydromorphone hydrochloride which is a hydrogenated ketone of morphine that is used as an opioid analgesic to treat moderate to severe pain. White coat clad chaps call it 4, 5a-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17 methylmorphinan-6-one hydrochloride in their language. Drug Testing Methods for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Prescription Drug Abuse Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication abuse, frequently by teens & young adults, has resulted in an increase in emergency room visits. Effects of Tobacco Smoking on Children Smoking causes eighty percent of lung cancer around the world. One in 5 deaths in the U.S results from the use of tobacco & each year, smoking claims 400,000 lives in the U.S. alone. In 1999, 65% of all secondary students reported having used some type of tobacco product during their lifetime. Erectile Dysfunction: When Drugs Cause Impotency Erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability to achieve and maintain penile erection sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse. Testosterone is necessary for normal sexual arousal and in men testosterone deficiency is associated with impotence. Folic acid: What it is & where it comes from? Folic acid (C19H19N7O6), also known as pteroyl-L-glutamic acid, Vitamin M, folate, folinic acid, folacin etc., is a water soluble compound which is better known as vitamin B9 to “normal” people who live outside chemistry Labs! It is found mostly in leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach, orange juice, and enriched grains. How Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Prescription Drug Abuse Affects You? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly publicized childhood disorder that affects approximately 5 percent to 7 percent of all children. How to Cope with Prescription Drug Abuse Millions of individuals receive prescription drugs for their ailments and injuries each year. Some of them never finish the prescription and others take it as it was outlined. However, there are many individuals who use the drug to an extreme and they become addicted to it. In most cases, it starts out as an innocent way to control the pain they have on an ongoing basis. How to Quit Smoking Nicotine in cigarette smoke causes an addiction to smoking. Nicotine is an addictive compound, just like heroin and cocaine. Most people begin smoking as teens, usually because of curiosity and peer pressure. Hydrocodone: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. Intestinal Disorders: Induced by Drug Use & Abuse Intestine or intestinal tract is the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus. It is a major part of digestive system where it helps in digestion and absorption of digested food. Kidney Disorders: Induced by Drug Use & Abuse Kidney is either of the two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them in urine which passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder. Lab-based Blood Typing vs Home-based Kits: A Comparative Analysis Blood typing is a method of determining a person's blood type by serological methods. It is important to know your blood type for various reasons. In case of blood transfusions, organ transplantation, pregnancy etc., knowing one’s blood type is very crucial for various medical purposes. List of famous death cases by accidental drug overdose Drug overdose is a serious problem. It should not be taken for granted because it can lead to death. There are a lot of popular people from all over the world who became a victim of drug overdose. Here are some of them Liver Disorders: Induced by Drug Use & Abuse Liver is a large reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity behind the rib cage. It secretes bile and functions in metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Marijuana Legalization: The Pros and Cons Many organizations are pushing for the legalization of Marijuana as a medical drug. Marijuana has many medical advantages which include it being a therapeutic drug for cancer and AIDS patients. Methadone: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing Methadone is a synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming than that. It is frequently used in narcotic detoxification and heroin addiction rehab. It is available by its trade name Dolophine which actually comes from the German word Dolphium that reflects its German Origin as Methadone was developed in Germany in 1937. Niacin Deficiency Testing Niacin, also called as Vitamin B3, is an essential substance for ones health and wellness. Like other B-class vitamins, Niacin helps release the energy for cells and facilitate over 50 body processes including the absorption of carbohydrates and fats, metabolism of protein, hormone production, and formation of red blood cells. OxyContin: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing OxyContin is an opium derivative, which contains the same active ingredient as in Percodan and Percocet. OxyContin is a very strong narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine. OxyContin is designed so that its oxycodone salt is slowly released over time. OxyContin products are in schedule II of the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970 in United States. Percocet, Percodan, Tylox - Oxycodone: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing Percocet, Tylox & Percodans are the different trade names of Oxycodone products. Physiological Effects Caused by Inhalants Abuse Inhalant abuse refers to the inhalation of fumes, vapors or gases to produce a mood altering effect or euphoria. Due to their non-invasive nature and inherent ease of use, an increasing number of teenagers and young adults are turning to inhalants for drug abuse. Pre-Martial blood Typing: How is it important? Pre-Martial blood typing is very important, assuming ofcourse that you are not planning babies before marriage! In that case, you can go on & read it as Pre-conception blood typing. Prescription Drug Abuse: Signs You Should Look for in Your Home Drug and substance abuse among teenagers, is substantial. According to a national survey, amongst youth age 12 to 17, about 1.1 million meet the diagnostic criteria for dependence on drugs in the United States. Recent Laws and Regulations Regarding Drug Paraphernalia Ownership Are you aware of different drug paraphernalia? If you are aware of all of them, it does not mean that you are a drug user or a drug addict. It just means that you are aware of what is happening around you. Second Hand Smoking Tests: How do they work…? Secondhand smoke or passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a combination of the smoke produced from burning cigarettes and the smoke exhaled by the smoker, from which over 4,000 different chemicals have been identified & around 50 of these chemicals are known carcinogens, a combinatorial effect of which poses a myriad of health risks to communities across the globe. Second Hand Smoking: Medical or Physiological Effects Secondhand smoke is a combination of the smoke produced from a burning cigarette and the smoke exhaled by the smoker. Second-hand smoke is also known as passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). 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