Author: John Carter

Similarly to real urine, it is necessary to store the urine in a sealed, airtight bottle. When oxygen is mixed with the product, it messes with bacteria and throws off the viability of the urine sample, and can lead to an incorrect urine drug test result. Most fake urine samples come in sealed containers, but […]

When your liver finishes that process, alcohol gets turned into water and carbon dioxide. Dr. Sengupta shares some of the not-so-obvious effects that alcohol has on your body. By adhering to the Dietary Guidelines, you can reduce the risk of harm to yourself or others. They also help fend off inflammation and support healthy metabolism. […]

If severe CNS depression is left untreated, it can be fatal for the person living with the condition. Naloxone is administered to people who are suffering from an opioid overdose. In certain cases, CNS depression could also be caused by a stroke, brain trauma, an aneurysm, or a tumor. Some research shows that even conditions […]

These feelings, called withdrawal, can last from several days to a few weeks. If they’ve been addicted to meth or other drugs, their bodies might be weak and unable to handle the demands of physical fitness. If people are already dehydrated from detoxing, intense exercise could sap even more valuable fluids from their bodies. There’s […]

A national tip line is available 24/7, and the program also operates out of local offices. Witnesses to drug crimes can make an anonymous phone call or fill out an online form. If you suspect that there is illegal drug activity in your neighborhood, you are right to be concerned. Even though you are concerned, […]

For example, some studies suggest that moderate alcohol drinking can affect fertility for some women. Research also shows that heavy drinking by men may lower testosterone levels and affect the making of sperm. When experts talk about the dire health consequences linked to excessive alcohol use, people often assume that it’s directed at individuals who […]

Sudden alcohol cessation can cause hallucinations, seizures, and even heart failure that may result in death. Although this is rare, you never really know how your body will react to detox until you’re going through it. Alcoholism can affect the person struggling with it as well as their loved ones. However, it’s important to keep in […]

A urine drug test can detect both illegal and prescription drugs in a person’s system. Doctors, sports officials, and many employers require these tests regularly. Tests using blood or saliva (reading at the same level as blood) will deliver real-time results of what’s in the bloodstream. Some of these may lead to a false positive, […]

It is available PO, but is not very effective. A HMG CoA reductase inhibitor (“statin”). The most potent LDLc lowering drug of its class. It is metabolized mainly via the kidneys, but there is also some CYP 3A4 hepatic metabolism as well. Unfortunately, the drug is also proarrythmic and increases the HR, both of which […]

Withdrawn funds from college savings for your children or your retirement accounts? Drug use affects all parts of your life, so examining what your use is costing you can help you find the motivation to get clean. The majority of people treated for a powder cocaine addiction remain drug free. Most people who have treatment for […]