Prescription drugs in older adults can be problematic in some cases. Physicians might be hesitant to prescribe certain drugs for adults 65 or older because of the side effects they might cause. Some medications can cause confusion, low blood pressure, and falls while others can cause dry mouth and blurry vision. Even some over-the-counter medications […]

Who doesn’t love a good mnemonic? Just in case you’re wondering, a mnemonic is a nifty little tool for memorizing things. You can use mnemonics to remember lists, how to spell certain words, or even the order of things. You may already be familiar with some common mnemonics. When you were in elementary school, your […]

Reefer Madness was first circulated in 1936 as an American propaganda film about drugs. Also titled Tell Your Children, Doped Youth, The Burning Question, and Love Madness, the film did far more than warn youngsters about the risks of drugs, it created a paranoia among the American public that has lasted more than nine decades and even […]