The Brutality of Benzo Dope

These are two reports where the person unexpectedly had very negative effects... 

This is a review video where I discuss the newly released films Scream 7 and Pillion. Find out where I ranked these while watching! 

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD

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What is Tranq?

Tranq is the street name for xylazine, a sedative drug typical ...

We chronicle the epic struggle to get drugs that treat very rare diseases on the market, and the unintended consequence of that fight, which affected the cost of all kinds of drugs. This is a strange story that involves a hit 70s TV show, a fake march on Washington, a courageo ...

Fentanyl is deadly. Thousands of Americans die every year from a drug overdose – the majority of them after using a synthetic opioid like fentanyl. It was developed as a legal, and effective, pain killer. Now, fuelled by insatiable US demand, it is illicitly produced in makeshift ...  Show more

In today’s episode, we will discuss benzodiazepines, a commonly used type of sedative-hypnotic medication. We will start by reviewing their mechanism of action, common indications for use, contraindications for use, and side effects. We’ll also discuss how to differentiate benzod ...  Show more