A few years back I was diagnosed with pneumonia after being sick on and off for about three weeks. When I was finally diagnosed I seem to recall that they gave me antibiotics and a codeine based cough syrup. This combo worked like a wonder. The codeine knocked out my cough and let me sleep, and the antibiotics killed the pneumonia. At least that's how I remember it. [more inside]
posted by Reverend John on Dec 19, 2009 - 13 answers

Can I take my benzos in transit through KL international airport? I will be catching a connecting flight through Malaysia and want to know whether I will be able to bring prescription drugs safely. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2009 - 2 answers

In Chicago the standard term for bags of heroin sold on the street is "blows." I've also heard the word used as a verb, e.g. "You blow?" Does anyone have any clue as to the origin of the term?
posted by generalist on Dec 9, 2009 - 8 answers

I was not truthful about my past drug use in a job interview. Now I have a job offer and need to get a secret security clearance. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2009 - 23 answers

Why don't celebrities get in trouble for confessing to drug use on talk shows? [more inside]
posted by ramenopres on Nov 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Ancient drugs...opium, morphine, even absinthe. Can they still be potent after decades? [more inside]
posted by esereth on Nov 22, 2009 - 15 answers

If a person smoked pot in early July 2009, what is the likelihood of that person getting a secret security clearance for summer 2010 federal government internships? Is there anything that person can do now to maximize chance of getting a clearance? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2009 - 15 answers

Was there a measured increase in drug addiction due to the hippie movement? What were the drug addiction rates like in the 1950's compared to the 60's and 70's. Are there any resources that have historical data on addiction rates and the particular substances popular at the time? [more inside]
posted by TheJoven on Oct 25, 2009 - 14 answers

Told my doctor I smoked pot, now I just got a disconcerting letter from my insurance company. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2009 - 36 answers

"He took too much LSD in the '60s". No, really. Any number of Americans approaching old age are doing so with long-term illegal drug habits. If you've seen the Osbournes on TV, Ozzy seems the picture of the sort of cognitive impairment you can expect someone to have after years of illegal drug use. Is this typical of such a person? Can someone be rendered mentally incompetent by means of a history of long-term illegal drug use? Would someone with obvious cognative impairment like Ozzy still be considered legally competant?
posted by bunky on Oct 19, 2009 - 32 answers

When I was in college, I had a wild friend with a long pinky fingernail (and only her pinky, and only on one hand). I asked her about it once, and she gave me a "knowing look" and laughed it off. But I don't know what it was for, and fearing I'd look stupid, I never asked her again. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Oct 1, 2009 - 41 answers

How can I visualize the pharmacokinetics of a drug? Is there a way to create a graph of the blood plasma levels of a drug including the fluctuations caused by time of administration? [more inside]
posted by ladypants on Sep 30, 2009 - 10 answers

Okay, my friend from work came over and then he, my roommate, and I were supposed to just take ecstasy and just chill out to trance music. Somehow my friend convinced us that we should take ACID. I have always told myself that I would never do it because I was afraid of going completely and utterly insane. [more inside]
posted by ascetic on Sep 27, 2009 - 49 answers

Anti-depressants: do they eventually stop working? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 24, 2009 - 10 answers

A question about automated drug discovery [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Sep 23, 2009 - 13 answers

My sister has an alcohol and/or prescription and/or depression problem. What can I do to help her, and in what order? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 20, 2009 - 7 answers

You live at Versailles in 1658. You're nobility of the blood. You know the King. What drugs, drinks, or other ways of getting totally fucked up are available to you? How often could you partake before people started to Have A Problem with it? [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Sep 20, 2009 - 21 answers

What are your experiences with St. John's wort? In particular, have you ever taken it at the same time as ADHD medications like Ritalin/Focalin (methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine) etc? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 16 answers

Is it possible that something was put in my drink? If so, what? [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 on Sep 12, 2009 - 42 answers

I've been seeing this guy for over 6 months now, and everything is absolutley wonderful, except that he's part of a circle of friends that are very much into recreational drug taking.. I have some experience of drugs, but am now firmly anti-drugs because of the health risks etc. [more inside]
posted by clown-mustard on Sep 3, 2009 - 64 answers

Is it safe to mix Nyquil with Mucinex (guaifenesin)? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Sep 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a website that tracks which players are currently serving a suspension for steroids or performance enhancing drugs – one site many/all sports? I've only located this
posted by pmaxwell on Aug 31, 2009 - 2 answers

Recommend an excellent, comprehensive book on the history of antibiotics? [more inside]
posted by inoculatedcities on Aug 21, 2009 - 6 answers

My meds and the conception of my second child. I know you aren't my doctor, but I'd like an opinion. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Tell me something about the hippie / stoner tourist culture in and around Oaxaca, Mexico for a planned writing project. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Aug 15, 2009 - 13 answers

Doctor-Filter: I have an appointment scheduled to see a doctor this afternoon about some... sensitive issues. I'm wondering how free I should be with the information I give them, and whether or not certain factors might discourage them from giving me the treatment I feel like I need. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Advice on bringing a small quantity of legally prescribed Ritalin (methylphenidate) and other prescriptions for personal use into Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, and the Philippines? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 7 answers

As an addict, have you dealt with a hidden relapse? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 6, 2009 - 16 answers

Robocop 2, for those of you who've missed this *ahem* masterpiece, involved a drug called Nuke. I need to know the name of the capsules the drug came in. [more inside]
posted by mgrichmond on Jul 31, 2009 - 6 answers

I took MDMA aka ecstasy for the first time the other night. I was nervous about taking it, but now looking back, I don't regret it at all. I can easily say it was one of my best experiences. But... [more inside]
posted by ascetic on Jul 26, 2009 - 57 answers

What possible consequences could there be to attempting to send illegal drugs via mail without a return address? Is there any way the intended recipient could catch shit? [more inside]
posted by nitor on Jul 26, 2009 - 42 answers

Will ordering from online pharmacies ruin my chances for bar admission? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 12, 2009 - 8 answers

Do you know anything about a (somewhat) Firesign Theatre-style comedy group called (possibly) Heavy Guns, who made a recording called (possibly) The Dope on Dope and Dope Dupes? [more inside]
posted by Kalthare on Jul 9, 2009 - 2 answers

Please help me find legal (in the US), mild, safe and non-addictive, yet exotic recreational drugs. [more inside]
posted by ixohoxi on Jun 18, 2009 - 50 answers

How do I go about getting extra prescription coverage to go on top of my BCBS plan, to cover me when I hit their payout limit? [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on Jun 8, 2009 - 1 answer

Shouldn't the cops take this seriously? Loud parties and underage drinking. [more inside]
posted by fifilaru on Jun 7, 2009 - 20 answers

What is the characteristic regeneration time for the stomach lining, after daily NSAIDs or alcohol? [more inside]
posted by gensubuser on May 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Why do many people in American society find crack funny? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Apr 28, 2009 - 78 answers

What is the legal status of the designer drug 2C-i in South Korea?
posted by ed\26h on Apr 22, 2009 - 4 answers

What are some safe, non-addictive drugs that have the same positive side effects of Vicodin? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2009 - 20 answers

Do you remember a late 80's anti-drug PSA that was a short film entirely set to the M/A/R/R/S song "Pump Up The Volume"? Was this a national ad? Can it be found anywhere online? More details inside... [more inside]
posted by arniec on Apr 20, 2009 - 2 answers

Please tell me about your experiences of taking mirtazapine (Zispin, Remeron). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2009 - 8 answers

What would someone who is blind experience when under the effects of LSD?
posted by peregrine81 on Apr 7, 2009 - 16 answers

Despertaly needing some extra income, I've applied to Target for a position unloading trucks at night. I have two concerns. Drugs and money. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2009 - 15 answers

Has anyone ever exercised and/or dieted their way off of prescription medications that you would otherwise expect to take for the rest of your life? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Apr 1, 2009 - 15 answers

I may have to take a pre-employment drug test very soon, and I'm worried about whether the totally legal and authorized stimulants I'm taking are going to keep me from getting hired. Are my worries reasonable, and if so is there anything I should do to protect myself? [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Mar 15, 2009 - 16 answers

Favourite psychedelic / drug / shaman / consciousness related books? My brother met a shaman in South American and has given me his credit card and asked me to order him a bunch of books. Think Terence McKenna, Alex Grey, Alexander Shulgin, Carlos Castaneda, DMT, Ayahuasca... *Documentary/DVD recommendations welcome as well. [more inside]
posted by mjao on Mar 10, 2009 - 36 answers

Which has incarcerated more African-Americans: slavery, or the war on drugs? [more inside]
posted by Kwanzaar on Mar 9, 2009 - 16 answers

How accurate is the protrayal of British youth in the TV series Skins? [more inside]
posted by procrastinator on Mar 4, 2009 - 12 answers

Name Some Names: Successful drug users... [more inside]
posted by FusiveResonance on Feb 18, 2009 - 73 answers