Author: Charles Frank

She has been a Registered Nurse for 30 years, Shannon’s experience ranges from critical care to flight nursing, medical detox, sexual assault exams, and SWAT nursing. Shannon has been with Gallus Medical Detox Centers since 2010 and is a vital part of our organization. Benzodiazepine drugs contain a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring, […]

With mania, you have high energy, abnormally elevated mood, or extreme changes in emotions. During your Xanax treatment, consider taking notes on any side effects you’re having. This is especially helpful when you first start taking a new drug or using a combination of treatments. Yes, adults ages 65 years and older may have a […]

Always check to see if your medicines interact with alcohol before you combine the two. But most drug labels and patient handouts don’t list every possible drug interaction. They can also answer any questions about medical terms or jargon on the drug packages. Because there’s not always formal studies, some drug interactions with herbal products […]

Throughout much of this process, service members may not be assigned a free military defense counsel, or Judge Advocate, until it is too late. Deciding whether to conduct drug testing for candidates and employees? A failed drug test may be noted in the records of the employer that requested it, but they typically keep this […]

It’s better to get this kind of support in place before you deal with life challenges after the pink cloud phase. The euphoria of pink clouding can make you feel like you’re, well, in a cloud. And when you’re on top of the world, you might not give too much thought to ordinary life below. […]

Successful outpatient alcohol treatment participation is contingent upon a person’s home environment being alcohol-free and further benefits from the presence of a safe support system. These types of programs are also sometimes utilized after completion of an inpatient program (i.e., step-down treatment after residential rehab) as a way of easing the transition back to an […]

AA groups meet in many different municipalities, and the largest cities also have English-speaking groups. The Päihdelinkki online service maintained by the A-Clinic Foundation contains information on intoxicant abuse and addictions. Some of the AddictionLink services are also available in Swedish, English and Russian. Seek treatment at an A-Clinic through the intoxicant abuse services (päihdepalvelut) […]

A 2019 study suggests that the prevalence of these disorders may be about 3–6%. However, the rates have been difficult to determine due to a lack of formal classification. Steele, V. Socioaffective Neuroscience & Psychology, published online July 16, 2013. Even worse, a routine company search of his computer revealed a few of the illegal […]

In the United States, Rohypnol is used recreationally at lower doses as a party or club drug, more often by males. Its use among adolescents has decreased significantly but not as much as GBH or ketamine have. Those who abuse Rohypnol often combine it with alcohol, usually beer, in order to produce an exaggerated high. […]

The broadest category is that of “distilled spirits,” which includes numerous beverages, such as gin, rum, vodka, whiskey, scotch, bourbon, and premixed cocktails. Binge drinking — that is, drinking a lot in a short amount of time, such as four (for women) or five (for men) drinks in two hours — can be just as […]