Detox and Treatment

But it works only if the HIV-positive partner gets and keeps an undetectable viral load. Not everyone taking HIV medicine has an undetectable viral load. To stay undetectable, people with HIV must take HIV medicine as prescribed and visit their health care provider regularly to get a viral load test. In many jurisdictions, people who […]

Then their substance use is probably considered misuse or harmful use. Opioids are narcotic, painkilling drugs produced from opium or made synthetically. This class of drugs includes, among others, heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone, fentanyl and oxycodone. Using cocaine for a long time will lead to strong cravings for the drug. Target 3.5 of UN Sustainable […]

Visit the Alcohol Treatment Navigator web page (located on the NIAAA website) when you’re ready to search for a treatment provider. There are several forms of abuse, with varying degrees of drinking with each. As you recover from AUD, you may find it helpful to see a psychotherapist who uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. […]

Behavioral therapy can improve a person’s self-esteem and feelings of self-worth while teaching healthy stress coping mechanisms and communication tools—both of which can help prevent relapse. According to the MTF Survey, it was the second most commonly used drug behind marijuana among surveyed high school seniors, with an annual prevalence of use over 11%. When the […]

People with AUD actually experience hangovers that are more severe and more mentally and physically taxing than those experienced by the general population, even taking into account the amount of alcohol consumed. Our state-specific resource guides offer a comprehensive overview of drug and alcohol addiction treatment options available in your area. Early-stage alcoholism is the […]

Along with its needed effects, acetaminophen / oxycodone may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Under the requirements of the REMS, drug companies with approved opioid analgesic products […]

Anybody can develop an SUD, and they can do it for any number of reasons in their life. High levels of dopamine can fuel poor impulse control and tilt someone toward addictive behaviors. The genetic connection to addiction comes through inherited levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter made in your brain. The field of epigenetics and […]

If other family members have also noticed the drinking problem, you can set up a family meeting to broach the subject. Or a how-to book about something you’re knowledgeable about. If you have grandkids, you could compile a family history or photo albums to pass down to them. Or start a blog about your life […]

The extent of the damage caused by alcohol depends on many different factors, one of them being your baseline inflammatory status, she continues. Alcohol changes the behavior of proteins responsible for letting substances exit your intestinal walls, Jandes explains. As a result, incompletely digested, potentially inflammatory food particles and toxins can enter the bloodstream. “Your […]

When you consume alcohol, your body responds by producing more urine due to its diuretic effect. This can lead to increased fluid loss and, subsequently, dehydration. In some studies, alcohol has been proven to, in light-to-moderate amounts, benefit some aspects of health. Alcohol’s effect on kidneys Drinking alcohol can affect many parts of your body, […]