Author: Charles Frank

You don’t have to battle the depression alone and relying on alcohol to make you feel better will only cause further pain. Reach out to a mental health professional to talk about treatment and strategies for dealing with depression. Alcohol and depression are connected in several ways, and the two often feed off of one […]

You can contact the nearest health and social services centre (sosiaali- ja terveyskeskus) if you have issues with alcohol or drug use. Different wellbeing services counties may use different names for health and social services centre, such as terveysasema, terveyskeskus or hyvinvointiasema. While the seizure is unlikely to be fatal, it can lead to injuries […]

The most common cause of ED is reduced blood flow to the penis. During arousal, blood flows into the tissues of the penis, which causes it to harden, resulting in an erection. And blood flow to the penis is one of the keys to healthy, consistent erections. Mental health interventions may also be effective, but […]

We publish material that is researched, cited, edited and reviewed by licensed medical professionals. The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers. Medical drug detox is ideal […]

Others are victims of drug dealers, who target them for their prescriptions. And in some cases, caregivers and family members are pilfering their medications for profit or to feed their own addictions. If the person selling their prescription drugs is a doctor or healthcare professional, it is important to report them to the Drug Enforcement […]

They offer all levels of inpatient and outpatient drug rehab, including MAT using methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), and naltrexone (Vivitrol). This rehab center offers gender-specific men’s and women’s rehab programs for substance use disorders. If important outcome measures are prevention of overdose and retention in long-term treatment, methadone is usually best. Substance use disorder (SUD) is […]

You may have pain, redness, or swelling on your arm near where you received the COVID-19 booster or vaccine. You may mistake other possible side effects for hangover symptoms if you drink alcohol after getting a booster or vaccine. As of August 2023, there’s no guidance on drinking alcohol before getting a COVID-19 booster or […]

NDAFW is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners—to help advance the science, so that we can improve the prevention and awareness of substance misuse. Register your event or […]

If they don’t work to stir up toxins, then you may be making large dietary changes that can have an effect on your child as well. It’s also a time where you’re likely very concerned about your health and the health of your child. It makes sense that you might want to investigate a detox […]

Alcohol also increases the risk of death from car crashes, injuries, homicide, and suicide. Alcohol use disorder (sometimes called alcoholism) is a medical condition. It involves heavy or frequent alcohol drinking even when it causes problems, emotional distress or physical harm. A combination of medications, behavioral therapy and support can help you or a loved […]