The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a stark warning about a wellness supplement known as Neptune’s Fix‚ which has been colloquially dubbed ‘gas station heroin.’ This product‚ which claims to enhance brain function and alleviate symptoms of anxiety‚ depression‚ pain‚ and opioid use disorder‚ has been found to contain tianeptine‚ a substance not approved for use in the United States due to its high risk of addiction and potential for abuse. Tianeptine‚ an opioid alternative‚ has been branded by some law enforcement officials as ‘worse than heroin’ because of its intense high and addictive properties. The FDA has cautioned that the drug can lead to severe health complications‚ including seizures and loss of consciousness. Alarmingly‚ poison control centers have reported a surge in poisonings related to tianeptine‚ with a significant increase from just 11 cases between 2000 and 2013 to 151 by 2020. FDA warns against Neptune's Fix products containing unapproved and risky substance‚ tianeptine. Severe adverse events reported‚ including seizures. Labels may not list all ingredients. Consumers urged to avoid &; seek medical help for adverse reactions. #FDAWarning #TianeptineRisk pic.twitter.com/JFH3rGl0v1 — HFUX Research | Medical Human Factors (@HFUXresearch) November 21‚ 2023 Despite the dangers‚ Neptune’s Fix has been readily available for purchase in various retail outlets across at least ten states‚ including gas stations‚ delis‚ vape shops‚ tobacco shops‚ convenience stores‚ and online platforms. This widespread availability has made it alarmingly accessible to unsuspecting consumers seeking relief from various ailments. In response to the growing threat‚ eight states have taken decisive action by banning the drug‚ and Florida has classified it as a Schedule 1 substance‚ equating it with drugs like heroin and LSD. These measures reflect the seriousness of the risks associated with tianeptine and the need for stringent regulation. The fact tianeptine was once known as a "serotonin reuptake enhancer" and it was not even known that its actually an opioid kinda makes you wonder what else commonly known drugs do that we arent aware of. — Sam Savson (@SSavson) November 21‚ 2023 The FDA’s warning comes after reports of individuals experiencing confusion‚ sweating‚ rapid heartbeat‚ spikes in blood pressure‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ and agitation after taking the supplement. In more severe cases‚ users have suffered from slowed breathing‚ respiratory system shutdown‚ coma‚ and even death. At least four fatalities have been linked to the use of this so-called wellness supplement since its emergence in the mid-2010s. Critics have pointed out that the FDA’s response to the dangers posed by Neptune’s Fix was less than timely. It took the agency nine months to issue a public warning after initially receiving reports of adverse reactions‚ according to emails released under the Freedom of Information Act. This delay has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the FDA’s monitoring and communication processes regarding unregulated substances. The case of Neptune’s Fix underscores the importance of consumer vigilance and the need for comprehensive regulatory oversight of supplements and non-prescription drugs. While the pursuit of alternative treatments for common health issues is understandable‚ it is imperative that such products are safe‚ effective‚ and properly vetted by authorities to prevent harm to the public. As the FDA continues to monitor and address the situation‚ it is crucial for individuals to heed the warnings and avoid products containing tianeptine. Healthcare professionals and lawmakers must also work together to ensure that dangerous substances like those found in Neptune’s Fix are kept off the market and out of the hands of vulnerable populations. In conclusion‚ the saga of Neptune’s Fix serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers lurking within the unregulated supplement market. It is a reminder that‚ in the absence of FDA approval‚ consumers must approach wellness products with skepticism and prioritize their health and safety above all else. The post FDA Alert: Unregulated Wellness Supplement Linked to Severe Health Risks appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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This Complete List Of The Decemberists Albums And Songs presents the full discography of  The Decemberists studio albums. The band was first formed in 2000.  The group hails from the area of Portland‚ Oregon. All these spectacular albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each  album as well as all original album covers. Every album by The Decemberists listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting. THE DECEMBERISTS STUDIO ALBUMS Castaways and Cutouts Released May 21‚ 2002 The Decemberists’ debut album‚ Castaways and Cutouts‚ introduced their distinctive style characterized by intricate The post Complete List Of The Decemberists Albums And Discography appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

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The Hispanic network Univision is getting whacked by liberals. Why? Because they had the temerity to sit down for an interview with the former President of the United States who also happens to be the leading-by-a-lot candidate for the 2024 GOP nomination. That would be‚ of course‚ Donald Trump. On November 9‚ Trump sat down with Enrique Acevedo‚ whom the Los Angeles Times described as “an anchor from Mexican network Televisa who is not a Univision journalist.” After the Trump interview aired the Times headlined:  Outrage against Univision grows after Trump interview Then there was this headline in the socialist UK paper The Guardian:  Trump interview an ‘insult to Hispanic community’‚ ex-Univision head says  Joaquin Blaya condemns recent interview on Spanish-speaking TV network as ‘propaganda’ while John Leguizamo calls for a boycott The Guardian story reports:  A former president of Univision condemned the Spanish-language US television network’s recent interview with Donald Trump as "propaganda" and an "insult to the Hispanic community". To call the Trump [interview] an interview is mistaken‚’ Joaquin Blaya told MSNBC. ‘It was not an interview as we understand [it] in the United States. It was basically a one-hour propaganda open space for former president Trump to say whatever he wanted to say.’ The friendly interview was filmed at the ex-president’s Mar-a-Lago home. Lingering controversy ensued‚ including a call from John Leguizamo‚ the actor and sometime Daily Show host‚ for a Univision boycott. Amid revelations that Univision canceled both ads bought by President Joe Biden (after announcing a surprise policy change) as well as an interview in which a White House official was scheduled to respond‚ a top network anchor resigned.  Speaking to the MSNBC host Rachel Maddow on Monday‚ Blaya lamented ‘a drastic change for what have been the standards of Univision’. ‘When I created the Univision network news [in the 1980s]‚ [it was] built on the principles of American broadcasting journalism‚ the ABC‚ CBS‚ NBC … we were trying to basically create a Spanish but American network‚’ Blaya said. ‘And I say that because there’s a big difference from our association in those days with the news that we’re seeing coming from Mexico.’ Univision recently came under the control of Grupo Televisa‚ a Mexican company. In his interview‚ Trump‚ who famously clashed with the Univision anchor Jorge Ramos during the 2016 election‚ said of the new owners: ‘They like me.’ Stop right there. Notice that statement from the former Univision president Joaquin Blaya - made on the far-left MSNBC to the far -left MSNBC host Rachel Maddow. Blaya‚ without a hint of self-awareness‚ says that:  “When I created the Univision network news [in the 1980s]‚ [it was] built on the principles of American broadcasting journalism‚ the ABC‚ CBS‚ NBC.” Translation? Univision was created to model the left-leaning American broadcast networks. Which are nothing if not leftist propaganda machines. Univision was specifically designed‚ according to its ex-president‚ to be a Spanish-language version of those left-wing propaganda networks.  And now? Now the new leadership of Univision chose to arrange an interview with…..Republican former President Donald Trump. Ohhhhhh‚ the horror. On top of which Blaya accuses Univision and Trump of spreading -- you guessed it -- propaganda. As if he's never watched an American network slobber over Barack and/or Michelle Obama. The Wall Street Journal editorial board picked up on this hilarity‚ heading their editorial: The Democratic Panic Over Univision A Trump interview on a Spanish network breaks a news monoculture. Said the WSJ:  How awful is President Biden’s polling? The Spanish-language TV network Univision is now being pounded for running an interview with Donald Trump that failed to include the type of resistance hostility that Democrats think will shore up Hispanic voters. A network executive might even get called to Capitol Hill. After running through a summary of the Trump interview and what the former President said‚ the WSJ went on to note:  In other words‚ Mr. Acevedo offered the floor to Mr. Trump‚ who ran away with it. But confrontation isn’t the only way journalists try to provoke news. ‘I’m a reporter and my job is to ask questions‚’ Mr. Acevedo later wrote. ‘Information should be the protagonist here.’ In any case‚ the U.S. has a vigorous press‚ and pundits and fact-checkers can go to town on Mr. Trump’s flights of factual nonsense. What’s more troubling is the backlash. Latino groups demanded that Univision do an internal review‚ arguing: ‘Unfiltered‚ unaddressed and unrestricted disinformation does a disservice to all communities in the U.S.’ The Congressional Hispanic Caucus drew up a draft letter‚ the Washington Post says‚ asking a Univision bigwig ‘to meet with members of Congress about the journalistic standards of the network.’  That sounds almost Trumpy in its attempt to intimidate the press. The country doesn’t need politicians demanding that journalists filter and restrict the “disinformation” from a leading candidate for President‚ even if that were possible. And if it’s softball interviews they’re worried about‚ have they seen hosts on MSNBC or CNN question Reps. Jamie Raskin or Adam Schiff? What really alarms Democrats is the fear that they may lose a Spanish-speaking press that operates under a univision of progressive assumptions. For years Mr. Biden’s party has taken Hispanic voters for granted‚ but their loyalty is being stretched as the left abandons traditional cultural values and Bidenomics hurts the middle class. In a recent poll of expected 2024 swing states‚ Mr. Biden’s lead among Hispanics is in single digits.” Bingo. It is not news to note that Democrats view the Hispanic community not as a diverse‚ thoughtful community but rather as the political property of progressives. In which  contrary thought to the progressive mindset is not allowed. Univision‚ in that mindset‚ was built to be on the liberal plantation. And with this Trump interview the network had the audacity to step off of that plantation. The all-American holiday season is now officially upon us. Serious politics will emerge once past the Christmas rush. But come the New Year and the advent of the 2024 presidential election‚ the battle from liberal media to claim political ownership to Hispanics will be on‚ and on big time. The torrent of rage aimed at Univision for doing this Trump interview‚ as with the recent CNN sit-down with Trump‚ is in reality a clear signal that the far left believes they own the media - and have a birthright to it. Newsflash? They don’t. So in a media environment that has inclusively expanded to include conservative outlets like Fox‚ Newsmax‚ talk radio and sites like NewsBusters‚  the battle by the left to silence Trump or any other Republican who might emerge as the GOP nominee is on.