We Have Lost the War on Drugs

December 5, 2018January 13, 2019 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

The war on drugs in which it appears all the major world powers are involved, is a complete disaster. Since the war was declared about 15 years ago, it is clear that we are getting nowhere in our atte... Read More

Legalized Marijuana is Here!

November 8, 2018January 13, 2019 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

The legalization of marijuana occurred in Canada just last week on October 17. I went to a couple of cannabis stores. They weren’t too busy mainly because they had no product or little product. ... Read More

Alcohol and Young Death.

August 14, 2018August 15, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

We all have been inundated with information regarding the recent so-called opioid crisis. It is apparent that this is a world wide Pandemic and no one knows how to control it. If you’ve been usi... Read More

Legalization Of Marijuana

June 30, 2018August 15, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

As we all know, the Government of Canada in its wisdom, will make Cannabis legal for public consumption—for “recreational” use, on October 17 of this year. This is in spite of all the informatio... Read More

Finally, a comprehensive list of adverse effects of Cannabis!

May 31, 2018August 15, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

Recently, an article was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, documenting a serious reaction triggered by a synthetic Cannabinoid in a 70-year-old woman with Parkinson’s diseas... Read More

Some Interesting Info on Cannabis Research

May 9, 2018August 15, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

I attended a rather interesting conference in Palm Desert last week dealing with cannabis. Most of the meeting was how to set up a business with cannabis but there was a scientific session. The sessi... Read More

Comments on Painkillers

March 27, 2018January 13, 2019 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

As we all know, the press has been emphasizing, quite rightly, increasing numbers of death and disability secondary to painkillers especially narcotic painkillers such as oxycodone, OxyContin, morphin... Read More

Synthetic Drugs

March 27, 2018August 15, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

Synthetic drugs are created using man-made chemicals rather than natural ingredients. Some examples of this are ecstasy, LSD, and methamphetamine. Designer drugs such as synthetic marijuana, synthetic... Read More

Heroin

March 11, 2018January 13, 2019 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

It is a highly addictive illegal drug. Just like opium and morphine it is made from the resin of poppy plants. Mostly it is injected, which increases the danger because of infection using shared needl... Read More

Inhalants

February 17, 2018January 13, 2019 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

Before I get into this: Some interesting research has just come to light. One of the big questions is: “Why are young people looking for drugs and end up dying in some cases. It is quite possibl... Read More

Alcohol

February 6, 2018July 16, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

First discovered in Persia in the eighth century CE. There are many types of alcohol. Alcohol has been used as an antifreeze, medicine, fuel, preservative, and as a solvent. Some alcohols are poisons ... Read More

Stimulants

January 28, 2018July 16, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

The next group drugs to be discussed are stimulants. These include Ritalin, ecstasy, amphetamines, and other synthetic related substances which act like adrenaline. No one knows exactly how many young... Read More

Prescription Drug Abuse

January 16, 2018July 16, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

Drugs are essentially poisons. This is true of any drug. I believe we must educate the public about the truth about all drugs including supplements. This is especially true when it comes to prescripti... Read More

Financial Post Article: Recreational Pot

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

Recreational pot puts medicinal marijuana on the back burner just as demand explodes... Read More

Cocaine

January 2, 2018June 30, 2018 by Dr. Noel Hershfield

Last year, the CDC reported over 1 million emergency room visits by users of this substance. It is estimated that over 7 million young people have used this drug at least once. The last report was tha... Read More

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