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Straight, No Chaser: The Holiday Heart Syndrome

There’s something about the holiday season and flickering. We’re all aware that Christmas lights are meant to do so, but did you know that your heart is more inclined to flicke
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD December 15, 2014

Treating Spider Bites

Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post is about treating spider bites! Everything’s bigger in Texas, they say. I recall the first time I saw a banana spider. The thing seemed
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD October 29, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Male Reproductive Health and Workplace Hazards

Yes, you read that correctly. We’re discussing men’s reproductive health. Of course there is a preoccupation with women’s reproductive health (and we addressed that in anothe
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD September 6, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Female Reproductive Health and Workplace Hazards

Considerations of female reproductive health are important in the work environment. Many different work settings pose risks to women’s reproductive systems. Generally effects can
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD September 5, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Alcohol Facts vs. Fiction

I’m going to put my personal spin on an old favorite because it’s Saturday, and frankly some of you drink too much. Here’s your six-pack (plus one for the road) of c
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 23, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Bath Salts – Seen Any Zombies Lately?

You can have an idea how bad a drug is when it has more street names than is remotely necessary. Today’s Straight, No Chaser is about bath salts, which are another group of those
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 22, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Steroid Abuse

In the conversation about drugs of abuse, anabolic steroids hold a unique position. They work very differently from other drugs of abuse, and they do not have the same acute effect
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 9, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Prescription Pain Killer (Opioid) Abuse

One of the more challenging aspects of emergency medicine is pain management. Emergency departments are filled with patients suffering from terminal and chronic diseases, including
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 7, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Sedative (Sleeping and Anxiety Pill) Abuse

Recent Straight, No Chaser posts have focused on the scope of the danger of medicines and other drugs/chemicals you keep around your home. These substances are because of the incli
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 6, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Prescription Drug Abuse

Many times over the years, I’ve had to explain to patients such as chronic sufferers from migraines, low back pain and other conditions that even if they weren’t “drug-seekin
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 5, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Facts About Drug Misuse and Overdose

  Would you be surprised to know that drug overdoses are now the leading cause of injury deaths in the United States? That’s right, more people die from overdoses than car crash
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 4, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Inhalants – Effects and Actions to Take

Straight, No Chaser previously reviewed various forms of inhalants used to get intoxicated. Many kids think inhalants are a harmless, cheap, and quick way to “get high.” Becaus
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 3, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: When Your Kids Huff and Puff – Learn about Inhalants

Over the course of several posts, we’ve described how difficult it is for you to keep abreast of the activities of teens. In this and a subsequent Straight, No Chaser post, we wi
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 31, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Introduction to Club Drugs – Date Rape and Other Adverse Effects

  A little knowledge goes a long way, particularly when it comes to the habits of teens and young adults. Those who partake in the club scene, parties, concerts or other social se
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD June 25, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Learn About Hookahs – Your Teens Have!

I love the responses I get from you. Even the spam is entertaining. Most recently, when I posted this, the most common response was some variation of this theme: “What’s a hook
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD June 16, 2014

Your Questions on Marijuana Myths and Facts Answered the Straight, No Chaser Way, Part 2

The issues surrounding marijuana use are serious and need full examination, particularly with decriminalization legislature passing and being considered in various parts of the cou
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD January 24, 2014

Your Questions on Marijuana, Myths and Facts Answered the Straight, No Chaser Way, Part 1

The truth of it all is that politicians are a terrible source of scientific and medical information. There are actually legitimate concerns about the use and legalization of mariju
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD January 23, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Weeding Through the Basics of Marijuana Use and Intoxication

Let’s start by getting the obvious out of the way. For those of you who keep asking me: Yes, I’m finally discussing the use and effects of marijuana. In this series, we will r
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD January 22, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Self Assessment of Alcohol Dependency

The number one response to the post on acute alcohol poisoning was pretty simple: “How can I tell if I’m drinking too much over the long haul?” And so it’s
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD January 21, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: When Alcohol Becomes Toxic – Or Deadly

Ok. We now know the teams playing in the Super Bowl. Maybe you’ve already begun planning the party or have identified where you’ll be watching. Well, forewarned is forearmed. I
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD January 20, 2014
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