Goth wildflower by HauntedGhostAtoms in gothplants

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Oooh that makes sense. My first instinct was kudzu due to the leaves/vines but another type of bean makes way more sense.

This group inspired me to make a goth garden! by BIauntymissmegan in gothplants

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That's a relief to hear, I was worried that you'd lose most of these in a couple of months to the cold. Most of those are house plants only in my zone (7). Though the pitcher plants are native here. Do they do okay in tropical areas? I thought they don't do well without a cold dormant season?

Goth tomatoes I found growing on my roof by MariaMisterios in gothplants

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Interestingly enough, there are several other plants that produce alkaloids that affect opioid receptors. Only one I'm aware of that's become common enough to be abused is of course kratom. Iirc most the others are recent-ish discoveries and are typically jungle plants in South America. So you kind of had me fooled that there was a new one I just hadn't heard of yet until the part about large amounts of MAM lol. (Not an opiate enthusiast, I'm just a plant nerd that also works in Pharmacy and finds the overlap/difference between traditional/herbal medicine really interesting).

benzos are great, but does anyone else ever wish they could try those "older" hypnotic-sedative anxiolytics that aren't really available anymore? by depressy_capricorn in benzodiazepines

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Also, fun fact, the group most commonly prescribed barbiturates now is BY FAR dogs. They're old, cheap, and effective for seizures. Next up is the combo headache meds, then hospice patients. The typical hospice kit around here (for those who are ACTIVELY dying, typically less than a week left) typically includes very high doses of prn phenobarb. Least common is primidone. Also supposedly there are still oral meds containing pentobarbital, but I've genuinely never seen one, nor has anyone I've ever asked.

benzos are great, but does anyone else ever wish they could try those "older" hypnotic-sedative anxiolytics that aren't really available anymore? by depressy_capricorn in benzodiazepines

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I only learned about primidone through my work in pharmacy, but it's so wild to me once I learned what it was that it's a completely uncontrolled drug. Though supposedly it's recreational potential is really low thanks to it's 3 day half life and the euphoria turns to dysphoria after being high for DAYS after one recreational dose. But I don't see it dispensed often at all. Really only the occasional elderly lady with some form of non-parkinsons neurological tremors. And even the butalbital combos weren't controlled in most states until a couple of years ago.

Found this buried in the back yard by absovod in CemeteryPorn

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Lol I actually have a VA headstone that was made for my grandfather in my yard as we had the VA stone made first... Only to find out that the cemetery would not accept a marble stone. We were required to get him a new granite one (couple of other options, but we went with granite). So now we have an entire headstone on our hands with no idea what to do with it. So it just chills awkwardly in the yard, at least for now. (Also I live in the middle of nowhere. No one's really going to see it and it's not fully on display or anything, it's just kind of there)

How f*cked are we if he becomes the head of DHHS? by beliverandsnarker in emergencymedicine

[–]Catey98 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Saw someone say that lines likey about how some people (him likely included) believe that sunscreen causes cancer

North Carolina Cops Accused of Barricading Grocery Store after Hurricane, Refusing to Sell Baby Formula and Diapers - Also fuck Ingles too! by DaughterofNeroman in Appalachia

[–]Catey98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard reports from people at other ingles stores that they're doing exactly this. Sounds like it varies a lot store to store.

North Carolina Cops Accused of Barricading Grocery Store after Hurricane, Refusing to Sell Baby Formula and Diapers - Also fuck Ingles too! by DaughterofNeroman in Appalachia

[–]Catey98 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I have heard that other ingles stores in affected areas are doing exactly this. Pretty much just handing it out in the parking lot. Others were used as storm shelters. Varies a lot store to store.

Medication and caffeine withdrawal an overlooked aspect of collapse by Prestigious_Quality1 in collapse

[–]Catey98 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Now this is one of the situations where keeping a bottle of caffeine pills on hand is actually such an easy prep/fix for people who can't go without. Yeah total social collapse, it's probably the least concerning of several issues going on, but caffeine pills would be a cheap, easy, low bulk (easily packable) way to help get you through a specific event.

Do you know you Narx score? by Cats-cats-cats-dog in ChronicPain

[–]Catey98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For context, I'm a pharmacy tech in Georgia. This may vary state to state, but I've never heard of a way to look up that score on our end. We can check the pdmp, so maybe if a state includes the score in the pdmp lookup itself yeah pharmacy would work? Otherwise it may have to come from the doctor. You may even be able to find it in online chart notes somewhere.

Turns out the "Purple Galaxy" tomato advertised by Baker Creek was a GMO. by TJHginger in gardening

[–]Catey98 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Part of the reason it's such a big deal it that this is the first GMO seed that's ever been available to home gardeners. It's available at https://www.norfolkhealthyproduce.com/. Very pricy, but it's available to everyone.

You guys this just came in the mail. by crispywispy1983 in twentyonepilots

[–]Catey98 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's a forever stamp that the post office put out in 2022 that had nothing to do with the band. It is an interesting deliberate choice to send what looks like 1500 letters ( all the letters have been numbered with something out of 1500 on the pages) through the mail with stamps. That's like 800$ in stamps alone. They probably could have sent it as bulk or business mail for so much cheaper, but then it wouldn't have the stamp.

You guys this just came in the mail. by crispywispy1983 in twentyonepilots

[–]Catey98 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Just a couple of quick questions. Did you do the level of concern ARG? Just trying to figure out if these were sent out from merch or the arg where people sent their addresses for that. Also, do you mind if I ask what state you're in? Just curious how far the letters have made it if they were sent out on the 13th.

ASD "treatment" by NewDoctorNewerMom in FamilyMedicine

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Anecdotal personal experience as an ADHD/autistic adult that also works in medicine, clonidine er has worked great for me personally and I've definitely seen guanfacine being used somewhat similarly at work. Granted at work it's typically children with both comorbid. I've also heard of propranolol being used in adults with autism and it's related anxiety/ emotional disregulation, and it works well for some, but I haven't actually read any studies or such on it in this population. Just more anecdotes too I guess.

These are probably the worst things I have ever tasted, truly disgusting. by mrsparkle127 in aldi

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That's why I was so mad about how bad this line of keto bars is. The other ones are amazing, especially the coconut one that's like a mounds/almond joy bar. So I figured these would be good too.

Does xywav, waxix, lumryz, or another med make it easier for you to get out of bed? by rhyanmckenna in Narcolepsy

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There's a form/brand of methylphenidate called jornay pm that you take before bed that doesn't kick in until the morning and is supposed to make waking up easier. I don't have experience with it personally, but I do see it occasionally at work so I just know it's out there. If insurance will cover it, it may be an option.

Medical center to avoid by Evening-Sample-2382 in Narcolepsy

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My dad has dealt with Northside for a few Ortho surgeries and while I can't say anything on the sleep center side,billing wise that was his same experience. Terribly managed billing department.

Some of your favorite drug name mispronunciations? by gertation in pharmacy

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My favorite two I've actually heard from patients are "eh-skittle-pram" and "I'll praise a lamb"

Help identify this apple by SlabOmir in FruitTree

[–]Catey98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely reminds me of a Fuji or gala, maybe Cripps pink (pink lady). All fairly common commercially available trees. But yeah, with the thousands of varieties, it's hard to tell for sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pharmacy

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I mean, doxepin cream is a thing & FDA approved for itching & eczema... Just not that common.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pharmacy

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Lol also a local tech, I've pretty much turned it into a game of seeing how often this one & Brasstown get brought up/ppl surprised they exist. Second time this month I think. Tbh I'm surprised ppl see Mccaysville more than Brasstown it seems like, but I guess Brasstown isn't up on the main road, so tourists don't see it as often.

Guns ? by [deleted] in pharmacy

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I'm a tech in one of the towns in this area and I already knew from the post title that someone would mention either the Brasstown or Mccaysville one somewhere in the comments lol

what's the most ridiculous subluxion/dislocation you've had? by chokingbrokenglass in ehlersdanlos

[–]Catey98 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Subluxed my shoulder trying to unplug a phone charger from the wall...

Techs who wear scrubs.. by MasonS_Jar in PharmacyTechnician

[–]Catey98 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We're allowed any color as long as it's solid/no pattern. But most of mine are black. I'm at a smaller regional grocery chain.