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Less than one percent of people in the United States use kratom, a plant-based substance commonly used to manage pain and opioid withdrawal, according to a study published in the
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. However, the use of kratom which is legal but carries the risk of addiction and harmful side effects is more prevalent among people who use other drugs, particularly those with opioid use disorder.
Derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, kratom can be taken as a pill, capsule, or extract, or brewed as a tea. It acts on the brain s opioid receptors; at low doses, kratom is a stimulant, while at higher doses, it can relieve pain. Some people report using kratom as a substitute for opioids in an effort to limit their opioid use and ameliorate withdrawal. Others use kratom recreationally for relaxation or to self-treat pain, anxiety, or depression.
The New Normal: What do families need to know about a variant that seems to be affecting pockets of younger people?
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Updated on:Apr 06, 2021, 9:38pm EDT
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that vaccine eligibility will be expanded to all Americans ages 18+ on April 19, weeks ahead of his May 1 deadline.
Now, some colleges and universities are mandating that students get vaccinated in order to return in the fall. Manhattanville College, Rutgers University and Cornell are just some of the colleges implementing the mandate.
This has sparked some debate with many people divided over the mandate. Dr. Bruce Polsky, of NYU Long Island School of Medicine, says he thinks college s mandating vaccines will be a trend but would like to see more people voluntarily get the shot. He says if a mandate is the best way to keep campus safe then it must be done.
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Exposure to Flame Retardants Early in Pregnancy Linked to Premature Birth
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NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Expectant women are more likely to give birth early if they have high blood levels of a chemical used in flame retardants compared with those who have limited exposure, a new study finds.
These polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are used in the manufacture of furniture, carpeting, and other products to reduce flammability. Previous studies have found that the substances can leach into household dust and build up in the body where they may interfere with the thyroid, an organ that secretes brain-developing hormones. Childhood exposure to PBDEs has been linked to learning disabilities, autistic symptoms, and behavioral issues, among other developmental problems.