Author: Alex Thompson

In the chart, we see the prevalence of alcohol dependence versus the average per capita alcohol consumption. There is no clear evidence that high overall consumption (particularly in moderate quantities) is connected to the onset of alcohol dependency. Several industry sources mention consumer willingness to spend more on alcohol and are trading up and purchasing […]

For temporary relief from headache pain when starting Wellbutrin, you can take an OTC pain relief medication. These include Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil (ibuprofen). But if you have migraine episodes, talk with your doctor, as OTC drugs may not provide enough relief. If you’re concerned about long-term side effects of Wellbutrin, talk with your doctor […]

Third, since subjects were mostly recreational users, they might have used ketamine shortly before data were obtained. Therefore, the different functional connectivity patterns could in part be caused or influenced by the direct, short term effects of ketamine. The included studies followed a cross-sectional and retrospective design with considerable variability among studies in terms of […]

Among the documented cases, gabapentin withdrawal began between 12 hours and 7 days after the last dose. It is rare to experience withdrawal symptoms from gabapentin, but it does happen. A review of medical journals published between 1993, when gabapentin was approved, and 2015 found 18 case reports of gabapentin addiction, dependence, or withdrawal. Your […]

Absolute abstinence from alcohol is crucial for preventing disease progression and complications. Sobriety is difficult to achieve without a rehabilitative program run by specialized staff. Psychological care is needed to act on the causes of alcohol addiction, and this may require the help of the patient’s family. If you or any other person has a […]

Ketamine is a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, and it blocks HCN1 receptors. However, at higher doses it may also bind to the opioid mu and sigma receptors. Glutamate is involved with learning, memory, emotion, and pain recognition. Because of its pain-relieving and mental effects, it can cause dependence, the need to take higher doses […]

The more you drink, the longer it takes for alcohol to leave your body. One standard drink, which is equal to 12 ounces of regular beer, will generally raise a 150-pound adult’s blood alcohol content to between 0.02 and 0.03. However, the affect that one drink will have on the percentage of alcohol in your […]

The adverse effects might occur due to discontinuation syndrome or during detox for those who are addicted to the drug. The severity of withdrawal from Cymbalta and how long it takes to stop experiencing the symptoms depends on every patient’s characteristics. It is difficult to predict each person’s response to the discontinuation of duloxetine. Therefore, […]

Long-term safety could not be guaranteed with this small group, and there is a risk of addiction and suicide in a population already at risk for these serious outcomes. Researchers note larger phase 3 studies should be completed, but those with PSTD should NOT use MDMA on their own to try to replicate these results. […]

A healthy liver will eliminate one normal-sized alcoholic beverage in about one hour. After a night of heavy drinking your BAC may still be over the legal driving limit the next morning. Consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time can result in alcohol poisoning, which is a medical emergency. If someone […]