Dr. Peter Barkett My patients ask me all sorts of questions, but one I commonly hear is Can I stop any of my medications? This is a great question to raise with a doctor because we are more often focused on prescribing medications than deprescribe They. All drugs can have benefits when selected for appropriate … Read more
Cris Cantu/Getty Images A new report from the CDC shows that there has been a 276% increase of xylazine in opioid overdoses. Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, is increasingly being added to street drugs to create a euphoric effect. The CDC recommends using xylazine test strips to check street drugs for contamination before use. Xylazine, also … Read more
We’ve made it to the fifth and final piece in our self-action series! Over the past month, we’ve explored how people are pushing for a clean, green, and just future in their personal lives, in the courts, at work, and within their communities. Today’s story focuses on a vehicle for systemic change that may not … Read more
