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May 08, 2007 -
The energy drink called Cocaine was pulled from shelves because of nationwide concerns about its name.
The FDA issued a warning letter last month to the distributer, Redux Beverages LLC of Las Vegas, saying that they were illegally marketing the drink as a "legal alternative" to the street drug and as a dietary supplement." On the company's website, the drink is advertised as “Speed in a Can,” “Liquid Cocaine” and “Cocaine — Instant Rush.”
The company argued that their energy drink has NO cocaine in it and nobody thinks it does.
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Nov 05, 2006 -
Energy drinks have gained enormous popularity in the past few years despite the extremely high levels of sugar and caffeine found in almost any energy drink on the market.
The name energy leads you, the consumer, to believe you are drinking a good thing (maybe something that will help you excel in your work out) when you're not, and it could not be further from it. One can of energy drink tends to have 4 times the caffeine than a can of coke and about 7 teaspoons of sugar.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
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- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
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Introduction
Cocaine (koe-KANE)
Used before a medical procedure to numb your mouth, throat, or nose. This medicine is a topical anesthetic.
Brand Name(s)
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Support Groups
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Cocaine withdrawal occurs when a heavy cocaine user cuts down or quits taking the drug.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cocaine produces a sense of extreme joy by causing the brain to release higher than normal amounts of some biochemicals. However, cocaine's effects on the body can be very serious or even deadly.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
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Central nervous system
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Definition
Stroke related to cocaine use is a blockage in the blood supply to the brain and loss of brain function in someone who has used the drug, cocaine.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cocaine is a product of the coca plant and an illegal recreational drug. It is a strong stimulant that increases activity of the central nervous system and the nerves that run away from the spinal cord (peripheral nervous system).
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
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Definition
Cocaine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant with potent cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) side effects. Signs of intoxication typically begin with enlarged pupils, a feeling of being "high" (euphoria), agitation, and increased heart rate and blood pressure.
With higher doses, sweating, tremors, confusion, hyperactivity, seizures, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart beats), and sudden death can occur.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Definition
Drug abuse is the use of illegal drugs, or the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
See also:
- Drug abuse and dependence
- Drug abuse first aid
Alternative Names
Substance abuse; Illicit drug abuse; Narcotic abuse; Hallucinogen abuse
Information
MARIJUANA (also called "grass," "pot," "reefer," "joint," "hashish," "cannabis," "weed," and "Mary Jane")
About 2 in 5 Americans have used marijuana at least once. About 10% of the population uses it on a regular basis.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Support Groups
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Depression and men
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Definition
Drug addiction (dependence) is compulsively using a substance, despite its negative and sometimes dangerous effects. Drug abuse is using a drug excessively, or for purposes for which it was not medically intended.
A physical dependence on a substance (needing the drug to function) is not always part of the definition of addiction.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
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- How the test is performed
- How to prepare for the test
- How the test will feel
- Why the test is performed
- Normal Values
- What abnormal results mean
- What the risks are
- Special considerations
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Blood test
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Definition
A toxicology screen refers to various tests to determine the type and approximate amount of legal and illegal drugs a person has taken.
Alternative Names
Barbiturates - screen; Benzodiazepines - screen; Amphetamines - screen; Analgesics - screen; Antidepressants - screen; Narcotics - screen; Phenothiazines - screen; Drug abuse screen; Blood alcohol test
How the test is performed
Toxicology screening is most often done using a blood or urine sample. However, it may be done soon after swallowing the medication, using stomach contents that are obtained through gastric lavage or after vomiting.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Central nervous system
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Definition
Agitation is an unpleasant state of extreme arousal, increased tension, and irritability.
Alternative Names
Restlessness
Considerations
Extreme agitation can lead to:
- Confusion
- Hostility
- Hyperactivity
Agitation can come on suddenly or over time. It can last for just a few minutes, or for weeks and even months.
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