Author: Alex Thompson

If a person uses as much of the drug as they did before quitting, they can easily overdose because their bodies are no longer adapted to their previous level of drug exposure. An overdose happens when the person uses enough of a drug to produce uncomfortable feelings, life-threatening symptoms, or death. There can be instances […]

It’s also important to note that whether A.A. Works depends, in part, on finding a meeting that’s a good fit. For example, an intercity group of A.A. For those struggling with alcohol use disorder, AA is often touted as the go-to option for support. The only qualification for A.A. It encourages belief in a higher […]

It can cause cancer because it breaks down in the body to form a compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. That damage can lead to at least seven types of cancer. Fifteen percent of breast cancers are linked to alcohol. And according to the WHO, half of cancers in Europe linked to alcohol are caused […]

Detox doesn’t treat addiction, which is a disease characterized by compulsive behaviors, such as chronic alcohol use. It’s also important to note that delirium tremens can be life-threatening. Behavioral therapies can help those struggling with alcohol abuse focus on avoiding old patterns and identify the root causes of addiction. Multiple factors can affect how long it […]

When you combine it with other drugs that have similar side effects, your breathing may slow to dangerous or deadly levels. You might become unsteady and at risk for a fall or broken bone. Extra drowsiness can make it very dangerous for you to drive or perform hazardous activities. Any food or substance can interact […]

These tend to be the most researched and are often easier to obtain than some lesser-used substances. When microdosed, proponents suggest that it helps increase spiritual awareness and lessen feelings of anxiety. Microdosing may also help with temporary focus, allowing a person to work on a big project without their mind wandering. Overall, 44% of […]

These drug metabolites may either be inactive or they may be similar or different from the original drug (parent drug) in terms of toxicity or therapeutic activity. The body becomes accustomed to the constant presence of the drug and compensates by increasing the production of enzymes necessary for the drug’s metabolism. This contributes to pharmacological […]

All medications have side‐effects and these need to be balanced against potential benefits from their unknown efficacy in this population. The first days and weeks after quitting marijuana can be a rollercoaster of thoughts, physical symptoms, and emotions. Though we provide a general timeline of typical withdrawal symptoms, everyone is different. Your experience with withdrawal […]

This means you can quickly develop a tolerance and dependence to it. In a nutshell, you’ll need more of it to get the desired effects and feel lousy when you don’t drink it. High amounts of acetaminophen and other drugs can prevent your liver from properly metabolizing chemicals, leading to excessive amounts in your liver. […]

But after people with this particular problem receive ketamine, those nerve cell connections get restocked with new glutamate receptors. It’s as if ketamine helps make new catcher’s mitts for the glutamate, so that the nerve cells can respond to it again. There’s no research to suggest that more than 6 weeks in a row brings […]