Author: Gary Jackson

It also shows that negative perceptions of drug use exist in mainstream as well as drug-using worlds, and these perceptions often create barriers for women attempting to recover. Informed by the literature, this study examined the lives of 20 women who used methamphetamine and other illegal drugs with the goal to understand every stage of […]

According to Peace Health, there is limited or no data on the exact interactions between Levaquin and caffeine 5. It points instead to similar medications belonging to the fluoroquinolones family of antibiotics. Flouroquinolones have shown evidence of increasing the effects of caffeine and make it linger longer in the blood stream. Although the risks of […]

They’ll be able to help adjust your treatment plan and provide coping mechanisms. A depression relapse happens when symptoms start to reappear or worsen again during recovery from an earlier episode. Relapse is most likely to occur within 2 months of stopping treatment for a previous episode. Depression puts a person at a higher risk […]

It’s even more dangerous to take Xanax that you buy on the street because it’s impossible to know exactly what you’re buying. A pill labeled Xanax could actually be a stronger benzodiazepine or a totally different drug. It can lower a person’s ability to make responsible decisions. They become vulnerable to sexual assault, theft and […]

Long-term effects of nitrous oxide addiction may include neurological damage, respiratory issues, vitamin B12 deficiency, and an increased risk of accidents. Nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” is a colorless gas commonly used for anesthesia and as a recreational drug. While it may seem harmless, prolonged and excessive use of nitrous oxide can lead […]

However, the risk of addiction is based as much or more on individuals and their circumstances, not drugs themselves. While these substances are very different from each other, they all strongly activate the reward center of your brain and produce feelings of pleasure. Use of these substances can lead to substance use disorders (SUDs) — […]

This legislation was introduced in 2014 and again in 2015 but was never considered by the Senate. Due to the volatility of alcohol, relatively higher than water, time-consuming methods, such as freeze drying, should not be used. The recipe has not been shared by the company, but Paul Adams, a senior editor at Popular Science, has […]

Salvias are heat- and drought-tolerant, making them survivors in the summer garden. They grow 18 inches to 5 feet tall, depending on the variety. Salvia, or Salvia divinorum, is an herbal mint plant and a naturally occurring hallucinogen that is native to Mexico. The genus Salvia exhibits a wide range of forms and habits; however, […]

Biofeedback may be used by people of all ages and by individuals in various stages of health and development. Even individuals who show no visible symptoms of adverse health may benefit from the understanding they gain when they are better able to relate to their body’s functionality. Biofeedback and the mind-body connection are concepts which […]

Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol, an over-the-counter painkiller. According to some estimates, the lethal dose of acetaminophen in adults is approximately 7,500 to 10,000 mg. Read more about the lethal dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Having a history of drug use, especially substance misuse, may affect lethal dosages. Medical treatment will depend on what […]