Author: John Carter

Long-term adverse effects may include addiction, decreased mental ability in those who started regular use as adolescents,[3] chronic coughing, susceptibility to respiratory infections, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Long-term, heavy use of marijuana (THC) can lead to a condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). In this syndrome, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain can occur in […]

In some cases levels of a drug in your bloodstream might be changed which could alter effectiveness. If you choose to drink alcohol while taking an antibiotic, check on the safety with your doctor or pharmacist first. It’s important to check with your doctor or pharmacist before you mix alcohol with an antibiotic as this […]

If withdrawal symptoms become severe, doctors may prescribe other medications. They will make this decision on a case-by-case basis, depending on the type and severity of the symptoms affecting the individual. Tapering the drug by slowly reducing the prescription strength may help make withdrawal symptoms much easier to manage. Additionally, medical supervision allows doctors to […]

For someone producing heroin, the goal is to create a high-potency form of opium that results in a quick, intense high. Unfortunately, this drug comes with a very high risk of addiction development and potentially lethal side effects. Heroin is a derivative of the natural opiate morphine, which is a drug commonly prescribed to treat […]

Nitrous oxide also affects blood pressure and heart rate, making it dangerous for anyone, but especially those with even minor heart conditions. 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 […]

But there are a few medication options doctors are having some success with. Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. According to a 2022 study, close to 25 million people around the world use cocaine. Behavioral treatment includes psychotherapy and other psychosocial interventions. The combo […]

If you already experience occasional cold symptoms while taking Lipitor, you might experience worsened cold symptoms while mixing Lipitor with alcohol. But, drinking alcohol may worsen their potential side effects for people with certain medical conditions. Current recommendations are that liver function tests be completed before beginning statin therapy and only repeated if there is […]

Individuals reporting an increase on any item were asked if they required “support from a psychiatrist, physician, therapist, counsellor, or alternative health practitioner to cope with these feelings/experiences? ” and then if they “believe the feelings were/are part of a positive process of growth or integration? The present study responds to these gaps using a […]

House was fundamentally incapable of dealing with this rejection, culminating in him deliberately destroying the remains of their relationship by driving his car through her front wall. One possible birthday is June 11, 1959 (according to his hospital admission bracelet in No Reason) which is also actor Hugh Laurie’s actual birth date. Another is May […]

Healthcare providers should tailor the length of treatment to individual patients. Naltrexone has been administered to patients who are alcohol dependent for 6 months to 1 year with no additional safety concerns (Balldin et al., 2003; O’Malley et al., 2003). Naltrexone is contraindicated in acute hepatitis or liver failure, and its use in patients with […]