Drugs, medicine

whippets (nitrous oxide) inhalation

According to a 2022 survey from the U.S. government's Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, 13.9 million Americans over the age of 12, or 4.9% of the U.S. population, have misused nitrous oxide -- webmd.com.

nicotine patches for quitting smoking

Priority request. "The nicotine patch is an FDA-approved medicine that can help people quit smoking. It can be used daily by itself to control withdrawal symptoms, or it may be used with nicotine gum or lozenge which are taken as needed for strong cravings" -- cdc.gov.

medicinal nicotine

There is a growing body of evidence that nicotine actually relieves some symptoms of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, and appears to help those with severe depression focus -- today.duke.edu.

big pharma

Request: just wondering how integrous the pharmaceutical industry is.

suboxone maintenance

“…a long-term treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) where individuals take the medication... to stabilize their lives, block cravings, prevent withdrawal, and support recovery, combining daily medication with counseling to help rebuild lives without the compulsion of illicit opioids.”

Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Request: Expecting our first child I have reservations around mandated childhood vaccine schedule compliance in California. It seemed bringing this topic into awareness and contemplation will help shed light on the subject. Perhaps this serves other families making these decisions.

using marijuana as a safer alternative to stay off all other addictive drugs

Priority request: Marijuana has been shown to help prevent alcoholism and help alcoholics stay off the booze. What does using marijuana in this way for all addictive drugs calibrate at. Assuming the Marijuana is high quality and clean.

kratom

"Some people take it for managing chronic pain, for treating opioid withdrawal symptoms, or for recreational purposes.... Kratom is under preliminary research for possible antipsychotic and antidepressant properties" -- wikipedia.

"mental health treatment that works" (vitamin protocol)

Doctors report that mental health problems including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, anti-social and learning disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders often have a common cause: insufficient nutrients in the brain.

Lion's Mane mushroom (as medicine)

Request: Dr. Andrew Weil recommends this (and other mushrooms) for general health.

link between Tylenol use in pregnant women and autism

Request: News outlets and "experts" disagree that there is a link.

"To cure sometimes, to relieve often, and to comfort always"

Request: My doctor friend introduced to me this quote, on the role of a physician.

vaccines

Generally.

Adderall for ADHD

"a combination drug containing four salts of amphetamine" -- wikipedia.

statins for cardiovascular disease

Priority request. "A group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood."