Author: Gary Jackson

NSDUH covers residents of households and people in noninstitutional group settings (e.g., shelters, boarding houses, college dormitories, migratory workers’ camps, halfway houses). The survey excludes people with no fixed address (e.g., people who are homeless and not in shelters), military personnel on active duty, and residents of institutional group settings, such as jails, nursing homes, mental […]

Painkiller overdose can lead to central nervous system (CNS) depression, affecting the brain and spinal cord. This can cause a range of immediate effects, including drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, and slurred speech. In severe cases, CNS depression can progress to a coma or unconsciousness. Symptoms of an ibuprofen overdose Consequently, this means that there is […]

In cases where Gabapentin use is necessary, close supervision and possibly more frequent appointments may be warranted to ensure patient safety. A medically supervised detoxification process is often recommended, especially for those who have developed a dependence on Gabapentin. This process typically involves a gradual tapering of the medication to minimize withdrawal symptoms, which can […]

You should not exceed 1.5 mg per day when you first start taking Klonopin. After about a week or so, you and your doctor can evaluate how effective the dosage was for you, any side effects you experienced, and make any appropriate adjustments to your dosage amount. This medicine may cause drowsiness, trouble with thinking, […]

After successful resuscitation following the administration of naloxone, the level of consciousness and breathing of the affected person should be closely observed until full recovery has been achieved. This is particularly relevant for people with opioid use disorders and leaving prison, as they have very high rates of opioid overdose during the first four weeks […]

Rubbing alcohol is a liquid solution that contains isopropyl alcohol, water, and sometimes additional ingredients like denatonium benzoate to discourage ingestion. It is commonly used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, and cleaning agent. Rubbing alcohol typically has a higher concentration of alcohol than alcoholic beverages, making it toxic when ingested. It’s extremely dangerous to drink products […]

Still, 24 hours can feel like an eternity when you’re dealing with a mishmash of physical and mental symptoms. And depending on various factors, some symptoms can be worse than others in terms of severity and duration. Being hungover after one night of drinking isn’t a huge deal health-wise, even though it might feel life […]

It may not be safe take Xanax while you’re pregnant. The drug may cause sleepiness and trouble breathing in newborns who were exposed to the drug during pregnancy. If you develop serious side effects while taking Xanax, it’s important to call your medical professional immediately. Alprazolam is a controlled substance and may be misused or […]

Acid reflux and GERD can interfere with everyday life and may also interrupt sleep. Some people feel like they’re choking on stomach acid when they suddenly awaken in the night. I mentioned above how nighttime GERD symptoms can be exacerbated by how we sleep. However, you can reduce or even potentially eliminate those symptoms by […]

Providers mainly prescribe antispasmodic skeletal muscle relaxants for musculoskeletal and myofascial pain, especially lower back pain, and muscle spasms. This article focuses on skeletal muscle relaxants, as opposed to smooth muscle relaxants. Smooth muscles are the muscles that you don’t have control over, like the muscles in your intestine, stomach and blood vessels. Multiple sclerosis, […]