Author: John Carter

However, a case of a cancer patient who committed suicide consuming two bottles of spirit was recently investigated and the conclusions are presented. The post-mortem cardiac blood and vitreous humor alcohol level was found to be 9.0 and 6.2 mg/ml respectively. U.S. deaths from causes fully due to excessive alcohol use increased during the past […]

This may have fooled older tests, but may only work in very specific circumstances today. One of the most popular alternative methods for natural drug detox is to use holistic treatments, such as acupuncture or herbal remedies. These treatments can help to naturally reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, as well as help restore physical and […]

Inflammation is a key pathway to cancer progression at several sites and is enhanced by alcohol use. Chronic alcohol consumption can recruit specific white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages) to the tumour microenvironment. These white blood cells produce pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and the interleukins IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8 [31,33], […]

Many who practice it find that they are better at understanding how much they are drinking, are able to reduce or eliminate binge drinking, and suffer fewer negative consequences from alcohol abuse. Moderation gives you control of your drinking and allows you to take back control of your life. If you feel that avoiding alcohol […]

Specialists who are board certified have thousands of hours of training and practice. And they must continue to take training courses to keep their certification. Working to stop alcohol use to improve quality of life is the main treatment goal. When seeking professional help, it is important that you feel respected and understood and that […]

This could help you notice if your pupils are not their usual size or are reacting abnormally. Constricted pupils aren’t necessarily a sign that someone’s using opioids. It’s also worth remembering that opioids are prescribed for certain medical concerns, and someone may have constricted pupils if they’re taking opioids as prescribed. Your pupils should return […]

Below we’ll explore some of the factors that can contribute to alcohol poisoning and how long you’ll feel the effects. Unlike food, which can take hours to digest, the body absorbs alcohol quickly — long before most other nutrients. And it takes a lot more time for the body to get rid of alcohol. Every […]

While researchers debate how to describe these drugs and how specific drugs should be classified, they generally group them according to what is known about how they work in the brain. Better understanding these mechanisms is an active area of NIDA-funded research. This basic research plays an important role in identifying their health effects and […]

If someone experiences alcohol poisoning, they will need time to recover. After receiving medical intervention, they will continue to have severe hangover symptoms until their condition becomes more stable. In other words, your friend who drank way too much may not just be sleeping it off. If they are experiencing an episode of acute alcohol […]

Drinking too much too quickly can affect breathing, heart rate, body temperature and gag reflex. Prompt treatment of an alcohol overdose can prevent life-threatening health problems. However, severe alcohol overdose may cause seizures, resulting in brain damage if oxygen to the brain is cut off. In some situations, a medical team may order imaging studies […]