Deadly Cloud: The Science Behind the Syrian Chemical Weapons Attack
Deadly Cloud: The Science Behind the Syrian Chemical Weapons Attack
The symptoms are unmistakable. For example, the pupils of victims' eyes had narrowed to the size of pinpoints. That's exactly what happened to the German scientist who invented tabun, the first nerve agent. The pinpoint pupils is a hallmark of… Continue reading
Temecula Man Accused of Killing Brother-in-Law Enters Plea
Temecula Man Accused of Killing Brother-in-Law Enters Plea
Sgt. Tyson Voss said the attack happened on a large parcel ringed by several homes with a common driveway. The property is virtually encircled by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians' reservation, but is not part of tribal land, Voss said. According… Continue reading
'Methadone clinic' almost licensed
'Methadone clinic' almost licensed
Meth and methadone are nowhere close to the same substance. Meth is speed an amphetamine. Methadone Iis a synthetic opiate designed to ween someone off of drugs. Have nothing to do with each other. People posting here obviously have not the sli ft … Read more on Southwest Times
Interest grows in New Zealand's designer drug law
Interest grows in New Zealand's designer drug law
The U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse says bath salts, a meth-like stimulant, can produce feelings of euphoria and increased sex drive and sociability, but also can have side-effects including paranoia, delirium and, in some cases, death. Like many … Read more on Omaha World-Herald
Prevention in a cup
Prevention in a cup
The tests detect five commonly abused substances – marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates (heroin and painkillers such as Oxycontin and Vicodin) and benzodiazepines (including Valium). Other kits can detect up to 12 types of substances. The … Read more on Herald Palladium (subscription)
Teens don't grasp risks… Continue reading
'Legal high' users turn to real thing
'Legal high' users turn to real thing
Synthetic cannabis smokers are turning to the real thing to alleviate crippling withdrawal symptoms since a new law removed the products from retail shelves this month. Tauranga health practitioners have experienced a surge in people seeking help to … Read more on Otago Daily Times