Author: John Carter

In the United States, different religious traditions have different views on alcohol, ranging from full abstinence in certain faiths to the promotion of responsible and moderate usage in others. This variety reflects the varied society of the nation, where followers of many faiths deal with alcohol in various ways. Anecdotal evidence supports that Jewish communities, […]

The amount of time it takes to detox from alcohol depends on several factors, including whether you’re detoxing at home or with medical supervision. Detoxing at home usually takes longer because you should be cautious to avoid serious complications. Expect to feel some discomfort, including anxiety, sweating or irritability. If you feel severe symptoms, such […]

But, if you take nitrous oxide, or know someone who does, all these symptoms could indicate a nitrous oxide overdose. They breathe directly from the balloon, taking a little or a lot at one time. There is no accurate way to determine how much N2O someone has inhaled, or how long it has been in […]

Misuse of inhalants due to their addictive potential poses considerable health risks. The long-term effects of abusing whippets are potentially far more damaging and even life-threatening. Combining whippets with alcohol for example greatly increases the risk of accidents due to impaired judgment and coordination. BetterHelp can connect you to an addiction and mental health counselor. […]

Neutrophils obtained from intoxicated volunteers had the same defect. The degree and duration of this adherence defect correlated with the inhibition of neutrophil delivery observed in the body. Moreover, drugs that corrected the adherence defect in tissue-culture experiments also improved neutrophil delivery in humans. Alcohol-induced structural abnormalities in red blood cell (RBC) structure. (A) Normal […]

For example, most benzodiazepines have a sedative effect in addition to their primary effect. With misuse, a drug is taken in a way other than how it’s been prescribed. This may include taking tablets more often or taking a higher dose than prescribed. In the case of Xanax, combining it with other substances such as […]

Many people wonder how addictive drugs differ from each other, particularly when it comes to cocaine and heroin. Cocaine use can lead to cardiovascular problems, such as heart attacks and strokes, as well as respiratory issues, including lung damage and respiratory failure. Chronic cocaine use can also cause severe mental health problems, such as paranoia, […]

The medulla, or brain stem, controls or influences all of the bodily functions that are involuntary, like breathing, heart rate, temperature and consciousness. As alcohol starts to influence upper centers in the medulla, such as the reticular formation, a person will start to feel sleepy and may eventually become unconscious as BAC increases. If the […]

Among men, both at our center and nationally, the incidence of trauma is also high, but it looks to be more like 50 percent. The good news about all that is that the addiction treatment women receive is evolving to account for those differences, and women are the better for it. Some programs may seek […]

An addiction therapist can help you find positive ways to deal with the stress of living with a functional alcoholic. Whether you have an alcoholic spouse, partner or other loved one, you may be wondering how to help. High-functioning alcoholics can benefit from having an at-home support system before, during and after any form of […]