Author: Alex Thompson

Taking too much of this medication can increase your risk of severe side effects. While taking Suboxone for opioid dependence, you may be required to do frequent drug tests for the use of opioids. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. Don’t switch from taking Suboxone to another drug that contains […]

The new Zenith report shows that alcohol industry giants are now readying massive spending on alcohol marketing in 2021. Alcohol advertising spending will still be 8% below the 2019 level by the end of 2021, at US$ 7.0bn. But over the next few years the alcohol industry’s expenses for alcohol advertising will reach the pre- […]

There are different ways to identify a person the signs of a potential ketamine addiction. We’ll be examining the symptoms to look out for, and factors that can increase the risk of developing a dependence or addiction to ketamine. This article will also look into trusted treatments that can help overcome ketamine misuse. Ketamine is […]

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 […]