After you receive a new prescription, the first thing you should do is check the label to make sure you are taking the medicine as intended. Prescription labels contain a lot of useful information. Depending on what pharmacy you use, the label may look slightly different, but most prescription labels list the same information. Use […]

Purchasing medication online can offer you convenience, privacy and cost savings. However, around 95% of websites offering prescription-only medicines operate illegally. These illegal pharmacies lure you by offering major discounts on popular medications, but they sell unapproved, counterfeit or otherwise unsafe medicines. These websites are also unsecure and can compromise your personal information. Warning Signs […]

Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) are drugs that can alter the human body and the way it functions. Many of these drugs, when taken in the correct dosage and used with a doctor’s supervision, can be used to treat medical disorders. However, misuse of PEDs can cause long lasting and irreversible damage. PEDs are often misused […]

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief drugs are often used to treat cold and flu symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and back pain. OTC medications can be bought without a prescription, but you may still want to consult a health care professional before you use them if you have underlying health conditions. It is important to […]

Self-medicating carries serious risk for your health and career.