Author: Charles Frank

It may happen accidentally or intentionally; both are emergencies. It can be difficult to determine if someone is overdosing, but erring on the side of caution can save a life. Naloxone can be administered to reverse an opioid overdose. If first responders suspect an opioid overdose, they’ll administer naloxone, a medication that treats opioid overdose. […]

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Your first week in an inpatient residential rehab will generally include detox, the first stage of the recovery process. This eliminates alcohol from your body entirely so you are no longer under the influence of its effects. Afterwards, you will continue on in the recovery process with a structured daily schedule of therapies that will […]

This means that if someone relapses and takes the dose they were taking when they stopped using opioids, it could result in an overdose. Overdose is common when someone relapses because they do not realize how much tolerance they had built up and that the tolerance is gone. However, methadone can cause a potentially life […]

But you may be in the best position to help the addict understand the need to seek treatment. Most people who are in recovery say they got help because a friend or relative was honest with them about their drinking or drug use. Treatment should address more than just your drug abuse. The care you need depends […]

This limits the risk of dependence and addiction, which can occur quickly when a person takes Percocet. This can lead to bradypnea (abnormally slowed breathing) and respiratory depression (where carbon dioxide levels increase in the body while oxygen levels fall). Among the possible consequences of this are fainting, bradycardia (slowed heart rate), respiratory failure, heart […]

Be cautious of recipes and anecdotal stories described in online forums. None of them have gone through rigorous testing for safety or efficacy. But breaking your dependence is a vital first step in living a healthier life. This is sometimes referred to as “protracted abstinence.” It’s important to discuss ongoing symptoms with a healthcare professional. […]

While Khat use does not cause physical addiction, people who frequently use the drug can develop a psychological dependence to it. Khat can lead to withdrawal symptoms, including nightmares, mild depression and slight tremor. When used over an extended period of time, GHB can lead to increased tolerance and dependence. People who are dependent on […]

And that a decanter is a beautiful way to showcase whisky, but not a suitable way to store whisky for longer periods of time as it will expose it to air and light. It’s considered an alcoholic liqueur, which means that Campari can be stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place out of […]

Opium is the brown, gummy exudate of the incised, unripe seedpod of the opium poppy. Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is the source for the natural and semisynthetic narcotics. Poppy straw is the entire cut and dried opium poppy-plant material, other than the seeds. Opium is extracted from poppy straw in commercial operations that produce the […]