Author: John Carter

Help from your health care provider, family, friends, support groups or an organized treatment program can help you overcome your drug addiction and stay drug-free. As with most other chronic diseases, such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease, treatment for drug addiction generally isn’t a cure. People who are recovering from an addiction will be […]

Therefore, education and outreach are key in helping people understand the possible risks of drug use. Teachers, parents, and health care providers have crucial roles in educating young people and preventing drug use and addiction. Understanding the ins and outs of substance abuse and addiction can help prevent drug abuse, prepare addicted individuals for treatment, […]

Question-based games like “Would You Rather” or “Never Have I Ever” are great options for when there’s not a lot of time to prepare. Quarters and drunk Jenga are also low-maintenance options for those preparing for a fun night with friends. Now that you’ve gone through our list of 17+ drinking games, you’re ready to […]

It’s an ever-changing relationship depending on the flavor compounds that exist within a certain whiskey. These are influenced by an array of factors, from how the spirit is filtered to cask finishes. “Due to molecule by molecule variation in solubility in water, this can cause certain flavors to be more ‘visible’ to the nose, particularly […]

Some researchers believe that using harmful drugs blunts dopamine transmission, fostering further drug use to overcome a dopamine deficiency. Conversely, other researchers claim that harmful drug use increases dopamine, boosting motivation for the drug. According to a 2021 study, drug misuse can change dopamine function in a manner that promotes addiction. However, the exact mechanism […]

Most of these side effects may go away within a few days to a couple of weeks. However, if they become more severe or do not go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Xanax tablets are immediate release, which means all the medication is released as soon as the tablet dissolves. It’s called Xanax […]

Alcohol can irritate the stomach lining, causing acid release and inflammation. This can cause nausea and stomach discomfort. Hangover-related nausea usually passes within a day or so, and as such, prescription medication isn’t always necessary or practical to take. However, in some cases, prescription antiemetics might be helpful. Fong says drinking two to three glasses […]

To help avoid withdrawal symptoms, do not stop taking Xanax unless you first talk with your doctor. When you and your doctor agree that you should stop taking Xanax, they’ll reduce your dose slowly over time. You may have an increased risk of dependence and withdrawal if you take more than 4 milligrams (mg) of […]

Conversely, individuals who began using marijuana in their adulthood did not experience any IQ loss. Gray matter refers to regions of brain tissue that contain nerve cell bodies. These regions control muscle movement, sensory perception, and executive functions, including self-control and decision making. The MRI scans of individuals who reported occasional or frequent marijuana use […]

The form found in most alcoholic beverages is known as ethyl alcohol, which is produced during the fermentation process. If you don’t like drinking water straight up, you can add a little flavoring to it. After the first week, it is recommended that you go back to drinking at least 64 ounces of water every […]