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Worldwide, lung cancer is the world's most common form of cancer among men, and the fifth most common form of cancer among women. There are two main forms of lung...

What Is The Mirena IUD? The Mirena intrauterine system is a dual-mechanism intrauterine device: it combines the physical presence of the device with a hormonal reservoir containing a type of...

Have you noticed breast changes and are now worried that this could mean you have breast cancer? First off, well done: you are a proactive patient who is observant enough...

Most newly pregnant women are hyper-aware of the risk of having a miscarriage, and experiencing abdominal cramping during the early stages of the first trimester of pregnancy can be especially...

Overview of cannabis (marijuana) Cannabis is a psychoactive drug which is also used as a medicine to help manage patients who have chronic pain due to conditions such as bone...

General overview Cocaine can be used as a local anaesthetic in a medical setup where procedures such as drawing blood, dental work and nose related procedures are performed. Cocaine though is more...

General overview Ketamine is a medication used for many medical indications. It can be used to provide and maintain anaesthesia, as a pain reliever, as a sedative and even for mental...

What are "Magic Mushrooms"? "Magic mushrooms", or psychedelic mushrooms, are mushrooms that contain the hallucinogenic compounds called psilocin and psilocybin. There are over 100 species of these mushrooms that are classified...

Overview of LSD LSD, which is the abbreviation for lysergic acid diethylamide, is a psychedelic drug which is used on a recreational basis and its role in the 1960's counterculture...

General overview Heroin is an ester derivative of morphine and is used on a recreational basis due to its euphoric effects. Frequent use of this drug is associated with tolerance...