Going under the knife for the purpose of plastic surgery carries with it many of the same risks that other surgeries have. The fact that you choose to have an aesthetic surgery does not mean that you should be subject to any lower safety standards. If you had a bad...
What is the legal status of kratom in Georgia?
Some people may have never heard anything about kratom. It's a by-product of an ancient tree (Mitragyna speciosa) that's indigenous to Southeast Asia. Its leaves have psychotropic effects for users that, among other things, can lessen their pain. Some hail its...
5 times getting a second medical opinion makes sense
Like most of your friends in the Hinesville area, you have tremendous respect for medical professionals. After all, doctors go to school for years to understand how to diagnose and treat illnesses. Some even complete prestigious internships or fellowships. Still,...
Signs of a misdiagnosis of your condition
Do you think that you were misdiagnosed by a Hinesville doctor? Do you think that your diagnosis should be more serious than it is? What if you were diagnosed, and the condition is actually less severe than originally thought? All of these issues with misdiagnosis...
A pharmacy tech and medical assistant steal opioids in Hinesville
Several pharmacy workers in and around Savannah have been arrested and convicted for drug-related offenses in recent months. Many of them were arrested as part of law enforcement's efforts to round up those believed to be contributing to Georgia's ongoing problem with...
Does jail time actually address addiction?
The penalty for many drug crimes is simple: Time behind bars. You may also have to pay fines. After you serve your sentence, you're free to return to normal life, though you may now have a permanent criminal record that will follow you wherever you go. In short, drugs...
Are you too drunk to drive?
Anyone who has ever consumed an alcoholic beverage has probably asked him or herself this important question, "Am I too drunk to drive?" With your safety in mind, if you have to ask this question, it's probably better that you don't get behind the wheel. This is the...
Surgical errors: Things you need to know
Any type of surgery, even one that is considered minor, will bring quite a bit of stress to your life. Not only do you have a medical issue that needs to be addressed, but you may also have some concerns about the procedure itself. Even though surgical errors are...
New to drug sentencing in Georgia?
Drugs are flowing through Georgia from Mexican cartels. The Drug Enforcement Administration has identified at least five cartels, far more than in most areas. Georgia's location is a hub for port entrance and distribution, along with land-based methamphetamine labs...
How to minimize the risk of an emergency room error
When you visit a hospital emergency room for treatment, you expect to receive nothing but the best care. While the staff can only do so much in a short period, there's never an excuse for any mistake. Here are three of the most common errors that occur in emergency...
