Opiates are one of the most addictive drugs with sedative and analgesic effects, which depress the central nervous system. According to the TEDS report, opiates are the primary substance of abuse and accounted for almost one-fifth (19 percent) of all substance abuse treatment admissions in 2007. Some common opiates are morphine, codeine and heroin, of [...]
Ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the ovary and passes into fallopian tube. Sperm must fertilize the egg within 24 hours after its release for pregnancy to occur. The body produces a large amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) immediately prior to the ovulation. This generally happens in the middle of menstrual cycle and [...]
Benzodiazepines are drugs generally prescribed in treatment for over anxiety and sleep disorders. They are also classified as minor tranquilizers, as they slow down the central nervous system’s activity. According to National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2007, 1.8 million Americans aged above 12 years used tranquilizers non-medically, of them 6.5% started with tranquilizers [...]
Saliva drug testing is a convenient method of drug screening and an effective alternative for urine drug testing. Collecting sample for saliva drug test is a straightforward process and can be done in less time. As the collection of sample can be done under supervision, there are minimum chances of tampering it. This prevents tampering [...]