In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.
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Eating food that has been cooked with poppy seeds may cause you to fail a drug screening test, because the seeds contain enough opiate alkaloids to register as a positive.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
Posterior view of the Heart, outlining the major arteries
Aneurysm. Photograph of the aorta, the large blood vessel arising from the heart, with a large bulge
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Artificial Heart Device
A compression gauge designed for the higher compression rate of a diesel engine should be used when ...