Author: Alex Thompson

Your doctor may need to add or adjust the dose of your other medications to control the seizures. Clonazepam is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. This type of drug can slow down the brain’s activity and interfere with a person’s judgment, thinking, and reaction time. If their symptoms are severe, they should call 911 […]

Addictive behaviors cause problems to a person’s life as their brains prioritize their addiction. Research suggests that behavioral addiction and substance use addiction work in the brain in similar ways. While they both have some overlapping diagnostic symptoms, such as continued use despite consequences or lack of any benefit, there are also differences. Substances send […]

The initial electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus rhythm and 4 mm of ST elevation in leads V2 to V5 (Figure 1). Physician assistants are currently practising in the field of emergency medicine in Canada. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can make you feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, or shaky. Empagliflozin can cause life-threatening ketoacidosis (too much acid in […]

This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. Your doctor may start you on a lowered dosage or a different treatment schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body. […]

Read along to find the information about the Dextromethorphan brand names, DXM abuse statistics, dangers of abuse, DXM and alcohol interactions, addiction treatment, and recovery process. For anyone suffering from DXM addiction, there is much that can be done for the recovery of the patient. As much as there is no pharmaceutical treatment for DXM […]

Due to the volatility of alcohol, relatively higher than water, time-consuming methods, such as freeze drying, should not be used. In this process, a mixture of dextrin and alcohol is subjected to simultaneous spraying and heating. The spraying converts the liquid to small drops (up to several hundred μm (micrometers) in diameter), and the heat […]

With electromyography, sensors are placed at various points on the body and connected to an EMG device. This device detects changes in muscle tension over time by monitoring electrical activity that results in muscle contractions. Keep in mind that biofeedback requires practice, and you should not expect significant changes in one session of training. But […]

Compulsions are repetitive behaviors with no rational motivation, but are often engaged in to reduce anxiety. Addictions involve an inability to stop the behavior, despite negative consequences. Research comparing the brains of people who compulsively view porn to the brains of people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol has produced mixed results. The Diagnostic […]

For example, alcohol is a depressant, so if you suddenly stop consuming alcohol, you might experience symptoms of overstimulation such as anxiety or restlessness. Treatment of withdrawal depends on the substances used, the symptoms, and the severity of symptoms. This article will review the causes, symptoms, and treatment of withdrawal for a variety of substances. […]

Pink cloud syndrome is positive for your recovery as long as you are realistic and accept that the euphoric feelings will end. Although the pink cloud may seem like a positive experience because it is linked to optimism and euphoria, the truth is that it can be detrimental to a person’s recovery. People can feel […]