How painkillers really can relieve a headache brought on by foreigners | Dean Burnett

A Ukip candidate recently resigned after making racist and homophobic comments. The excuse offered was that this was due to his being under the influence of prescription medication. Many have scoffed at this explanation, but is there any scientific basis to the claim that painkillers can cause racism or other bigotry?Ukip candidate Kerry Smith has not had a good week. He has resigned after it was revealed he had made several alarmingly offensive comments about homosexuals and Chinese people. Thi