What is Novocaine? Learn about this historic local anesthetic, how it blocks pain signals, its short duration of action, and why modern drugs like lidocaine replaced it.
Laughing gas has a mixed reputation. You may think of it in a slapstick comedy scene or a not-so-fun visit to the dentist. But what is nitrous oxide, really?
Though pioneered for medical use, many prescription medications have developed a huge black market presence, and ketamine is unfortunately no exception.