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  2. Paregoric - Wikipedia

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    In 1970, paregoric was classified as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (DEA #9809); [15] however, drugs that contained a mixture of kaolin, pectin, and paregoric (e.g., Donnagel-PG, Parepectolin, and their generic equivalents) were classified as Schedule V drugs. They were available over-the-counter without a prescription ...

  3. Alcohols (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that there is no definitive link between alcohol-based mouthwash use and the risk of oral cancer. [21] This should not be confused with the fact that alcohol consumption at any quantity is a risk factor for alcohol and cancer such as cancers of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx and larynx. [22]

  4. Self-medication - Wikipedia

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    As different drugs have different effects, they may be used for different reasons. According to the self-medication hypothesis (SMH), the individuals' choice of a particular drug is not accidental or coincidental, but instead, a result of the individuals' psychological condition, as the drug of choice provides relief to the user specific to his or her condition.

  5. On July 13, the FDA did approve the progestin-only Opill brand for over-the-counter use, which is a step in the right direction. The post Free the Meds: 5 Drugs You Should Be Able To Buy Over the ...

  6. List of patent medicines - Wikipedia

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    E. W. Kemble's "Death's Laboratory" on the cover of Collier's (June 3, 1905). A patent medicine, also known as a proprietary medicine or a nostrum (from the Latin nostrum remedium, or "our remedy") is a commercial product advertised to consumers as an over-the-counter medicine, generally for a variety of ailments, without regard to its actual effectiveness or the potential for harmful side ...

  7. Anaphrodisiac - Wikipedia

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    Some common anaphrodisiacs are ethanol (alcohol) and tobacco, but this is typically an unintended consequence and not often the main reason for use.While alcohol is used socially because it initially reduces mental inhibitions, studies have shown that over time alcohol physically decreases arousal and makes achieving climax more difficult. [3]

  8. Kratom is an herbal supplement with stimulant-like effects ...

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    In 2021, an estimated 1.7 million Americans 12 and older used kratom, per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

  9. Glossary of alcohol (drug) terms - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol abuse encompasses a spectrum of alcohol-related substance abuse, ranging from the consumption of more than 2 drinks per day on average for men, or more than 1 drink per day on average for women, to binge drinking or alcohol use disorder. Alcohol advertising Alcohol advertising on college campuses Alcohol and Native Americans