How to gain weight safely
Of all the fitness topics to write on, I was not expecting this to be the first. I especially relate to people who want to lose some weight as it… Read More »How to gain weight safely
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Dr. Ekwoge Hilda
Dr. Ekwoge Hilda is a trained pharmacist from Cameroon and Co-founder of HILPharma. When she is not busy creating content, she slings pills to pay the bills at the Buea Regional Hospital and also serves as the Focal Point for Supply Chain Management of drugs in the district of Buea.
Drug facts: tobacco [+ infographic]
A recent informal survey carried out in some secondary schools showed that after alcohol, tobacco was the next most common drug abused among the children. It was offered to them… Read More »Drug facts: tobacco [+ infographic]
Shisha: a healthier alternative to cigarettes?
I will start with an emphatic NO. There is no such thing as a healthy smoking option. The common misconception is that because shisha (also known as hookah) is sweet and… Read More »Shisha: a healthier alternative to cigarettes?
Drug facts: Anabolic steroids
Also known as juice Most commonly abused drugs among athletes who use it illegally to build their muscles and improve athletic performance. Many sports do not approve of it and once… Read More »Drug facts: Anabolic steroids
Drug facts: Tramadol
Standing in front of a class full of uppersixth students and asking if they know about drug abuse, they all screamed YES! Moving on we asked what drugs they knew…in… Read More »Drug facts: Tramadol
What is prescription drug abuse?
The drug abuse trend is rapidly shifting from the illicit drugs like marijuana and cocaine to legal prescription drugs. This is because they are more readily available and also due… Read More »What is prescription drug abuse?
Drug facts: Heroin
What is heroin? Heroin is a depressant drug (slows down the brain and other vital activities ) made from the opiate family (from opium plant). Opiates (e.g. codeine, morphine, fentanyl…)… Read More »Drug facts: Heroin
Marijuana vs Hemp and their oils
There is this phobia for cannabis hair oil. I grew up hearing ‘Indian hemp’ aka ‘banga’ is great for hair growth. They dded it will make you grow mad like… Read More »Marijuana vs Hemp and their oils
Quitting a cocaine addiction
“You think i have not tried quitting?, it’s just too hard” Many people who start using cocaine didn’t think they would one day reach a point where it becomes difficult to quit.… Read More »Quitting a cocaine addiction
How to quit a marijuana addiction
If you are reading this, that means you are interested in quitting marijuana addiction. That is a great step and we congratulate you. People have several reasons for wanting to… Read More »How to quit a marijuana addiction