Detox and Treatment

While it can deliver the “desired” effects much faster, it also carries a few risks if you abuse kratom by snorting. If kratom is snorted, however, this plant matter cannot be safely digested. Instead, it builds up within the user’s upper respiratory tract, blocking the nasal capillaries responsible for the nasal absorption of a substance. […]

There are times when cutting back on your drinking can be helpful, but there are times when quitting alcohol altogether is the best solution. If you want to stop drinking for good, don’t let past relapses discourage you from trying to quit. It is normal and even expected for people to try to quit at […]

In my case, it was hard to let go of the person I loved, because it felt very much as though alcohol had consumed that person and left nothing behind. Focus on yourself first, and the best way to do this is to let go of the lingering doubts, hatred, or anger you may feel. […]

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect gabapentin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Overdose symptoms may include slow breathing, double vision, tremor, slurred speech, drowsiness, change in your […]

It can be hard to decide if you think someone is drunk enough to need medical help. But it’s best to take action right away rather than be sorry later. You may worry about what will happen to you or a friend or family member, especially if underage. But the results of not getting help […]

The withdrawal period normally peaks 72 hours after the blood alcohol level drops. The effects of withdrawal often ease 5 to 7 days after drinking ends. While everyone may experience anxiousness from time to time, a person who has an anxiety disorder often finds their anxiety doesn’t go away and may actually get worse with, […]

Ingredients like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can narrow your blood vessels. That means the same amount of blood has to squeeze through a smaller space, like a crowd pushing through a hallway. These drugs can also make blood pressure medications less effective. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you choose over-the-counter products for sinus problems and […]

The evidence suggests that the free and flexible assistance provided by mutual-support groups can help people make and sustain beneficial changes and, thus, promote recovery. Alcohol-related problems—which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often—are among the most significant public health issues in the United States. Alcoholism is a common and different term for […]

Identifying alcohol addiction early on can help you get the medical treatment necessary to detox safely and avoid dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Following detoxification, medications and psychosocial support can effectively reduce the craving for alcohol and the chance of addiction relapse. The alcohol withdrawal timeline varies, but the worst of the symptoms typically wear off after […]

There are things you can do to lower the risk of alcohol-related deaths. You can quit or cut back on how many alcoholic beverages you drink. According to the American Dietary Guidelines, moderate alcohol intake includes two drinks or less in a day for men or one drink or less in a day for women. […]