Drugs

Episode 103: Cocaine and Crack – Rich Man’s Drug, Poor Man’s Drug

December 4, 2019 by Ron Nedd

Cocaine is known as the rich man’s drug while crack cocaine is the economical version. For the poor man. Neither version is as glorious as it had been made out to be, especially when going withdrawal symptoms. In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover:

The differences between cocaine and crack.
Why these drugs are the ‘ultimate tease’.
The connection between marijuana use, cocaine use and heroin addiction.
The list of actors and musicians who left us too soon due to cocaine use.

References mentioned in this episode:

Free Narcan/Naloxone kits: https://isavefl.com/locator.shtml

https://www.drugfreeworld.org/course/

https://www.narconon-suncoast.org/

Nedd Chiropractic website

Nedd Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Phone: (727) 467-0775
1221 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755

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Episode 102: A Look Inside the Opioid Epidemic

November 27, 2019 by Ron Nedd

You’ve probably heard about the ‘opioid epidemic’, but do you know what that is? Why is it being called an epidemic? Is it something that could affect you or someone you care about? It sure could if you don’t have the information that will be shared here. In this episode Dr. Nedd will cover:

What are opioids and what are opiates.
The problem which is causing the opioid epidemic and how big of a problem is it.
A list of famous people who we’ve lost to an opioid overdose.
What can someone do to avoid becoming part of the epidemic if they ever have to take an opioid.

References mentioned in this episode:

Free Narcan/Naloxone kits: https://isavefl.com/locator.shtml

https://www.drugfreeworld.org/course/

https://www.narconon-suncoast.org/

Nedd Chiropractic website

Nedd Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Phone: (727) 467-0775
1221 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755

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Episode 100: Marijuana’s Effects on Your Body and Mind – Part 2

November 13, 2019 by Ron Nedd

Continuing from where we left off in part 1, this episode looks at the effects marijuana can have, and has had, on people’s physical and mental health. We also explore the impact on cities and states where it has been legalized. In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss:

The 5 “everyone knows…” statements from last episode.
The difference between the U.S. and the U.K. in regards to marijuana.
Good references that help with informed decision-making about marijuana use.

References mentioned in this episode:

https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates

https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Children-Marijuana-Violence/dp/1982103663/

https://learnaboutsam.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mFglI7KEpI

https://www.drugfreeworld.org/

Nedd Chiropractic website

Nedd Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Phone: (727) 467-0775
1221 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755

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Episode 099: Marijuana’s Effects on Your Body and Mind – Part 1

November 6, 2019 by Ron Nedd

It’s probably the best known and most commonly used recreational drug in the world, and most people think of it as a ‘safe’ drug. But is it really? Who can you believe – the advocates or the opponents? In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss: