Drug facts: Cocaine
What is Cocaine? Cocaine is a stimulant drug (speeds up the brain and nervous system) made from the leaves of coca plant Erythroxylum coca. Due to its relatively high price as compared to… Read More »Drug facts: Cocaine
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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.
How to help someone quit Marijuana addiction
Marijuana addiction affects everyone related to the user…friends, family, and school/work performance. The users loses interest in life and sole purpose becomes getting the high feeling. Helping someone with marijuana… Read More »How to help someone quit Marijuana addiction
Drug Facts: Cannabis [+Infographic]
What is Cannabis? Cannabis is a short term to refer to the the drugs from the plant Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica. Its main active ingredient delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis is a depressant meaning it is slows… Read More »Drug Facts: Cannabis [+Infographic]
Why do people abuse drugs [Infographic]
Depending on the individual, culture and other parameters, people abuse drugs for several reasons. People also do not abuse drugs for several reasons. Risk factors are those factors that make… Read More »Why do people abuse drugs [Infographic]
Stages of drug abuse
Drug addiction doesn’t happen overnight and most who start abusing do not usually plan on getting addicted. Recognizing the different stages would help know how to get out while you… Read More »Stages of drug abuse
Definitions: Drug abuse, misuse, addiction, dependence and tolerance
Before talking about drug abuse we will first have to know what a drug is. What is a drug? A drug is any chemical substance (other than food) that can… Read More »Definitions: Drug abuse, misuse, addiction, dependence and tolerance
Tips to Help You Better Take Your Medication
If most people are like me they will admit they do not like taking medicines (I know you are screaming…you are a pharmacist for crying out loud…but which coffin maker… Read More »Tips to Help You Better Take Your Medication
When your medications make you sleepy
Fatigue, sleepiness, drowsiness are all words to describe how most medications make one feel after taking them. It is one of those annoying side effects especially for someone who has to get… Read More »When your medications make you sleepy
When your medications give you a headache
Almost every medication comes with its side effects (an effect different from the main effect desired of the medication). Most side effects are mild, meanwhile others are so severe we… Read More »When your medications give you a headache
Cholera and medication safety tips (re-hydration and antibiotics)
Cholera is a serious illness caused by a germ resulting in diarrhea and vomiting; usually with no fever. People get infected through contaminated food and poor hygiene. It is confirmed… Read More »Cholera and medication safety tips (re-hydration and antibiotics)