If you wind up in the hospital for surgery, you depend on your surgeon to execute the procedure without causing you additional harm. But unfortunately, things can occur that are termed "never events" because if the proper protocols are followed, theoretically they...
How do different levels of alcohol affect driving ability?
Due to the risk of a crash, it is illegal in all 50 states to drive if you have a blood alcohol concentration level of .08% or above. But what if your BAC level is only .02% or .05%? Take a look at different levels to see how they affect your ability to drive safely....
Is it legal to buy and use kratom in Georgia?
Georgia has never been a state known for its lax drug laws. The police are eager to arrest those they suspect of drug use, possession and sales, and the courts will prosecute defendants without question. The opiate problem hasn't spared our state, either. Many addicts...
Beware of Thanksgiving DUI charges
As you make your Thanksgiving plans for later this month, don't forget to plan for a sober ride to and from all of the festivities. You certainly don't want to wind up with a drunk driving charge by getting behind the wheel after you've had a few drinks. One of the...
Were you misdiagnosed by a doctor?
Are you one of the approximately 12 million individuals in the United States who was misdiagnosed this year? Roughly half of those patients face severe harm as a result of their misdiagnoses. Not only can misdiagnoses delay proper treatment to be rendered, being...
Did a nurse’s sleep deprivation affect your care?
If you go into the hospital for surgery, you expect that the nurses and doctors responsible for your care and treatment will be at the top of their games. They certainly would be sober, as well as alert and well-rested, right? But as it turns out, sleep deprivation in...