Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.
Did you know?
More than 20 million Americans cite use of marijuana within the past 30 days, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 8 million admit to using it almost every day.
Did you know?
The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
Did you know?
Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
Did you know?
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
Comparison of Steps of the Nursing Process with the Research Process
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
Sections of a Research Report
Apply light tapotement on the head. Tapping lightly with the fingertips works well for this purpose.
Recent research suggests that zinc lozenges and nasal gels may help reduce the severity