Detox and Treatment

One potential danger of alcohol overdose is choking on one’s own vomit. Alcohol at very high levels can hinder signals in the brain that control automatic responses, such as the gag reflex. With no gag reflex, a person who drinks to the point of passing out is in danger of choking on their vomit and […]

Some people with AUD become dependent on alcohol and have withdrawal symptoms when they suddenly stop drinking. The effects of withdrawal on your body and mind can be uncomfortable and dangerous. Everyone has different needs when it comes to treating alcohol use disorder (AUD), a condition that can be diagnosed when your pattern of alcohol […]

Friends and family members of people who have an alcohol addiction can benefit from professional support or by joining programs like Al-Anon. A doctor may prescribe drugs to help certain conditions. For example, antidepressants, if someone with an alcohol addiction were self-medicating to treat their depression. Or a doctor could prescribe drugs to assist with […]

A physiological agonist is a substance that creates the same bodily responses but does not bind to the same receptor. A co-agonist requires the combination of two or more agonists to elicit a particular biological response. For example, the activation of infected macrophages to produce nitric oxide is dependent on the binding of bacterial ligands, […]

Most of the time, they’re mild and fade after a few weeks or months of treatment. Treatment should only be considered once a diagnosis of ADHD is confirmed using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Fourth Edition or the International Classification of Diseases – Tenth Edition. Only patients with moderate to severe […]

Substance users may agree to address the problem when they realize their inability to manage it or even themselves. With this form of treatment, people receive integrated services that address both addiction and mental health conditions. People in dual diagnosis services receive counseling, supportive services and medications. Treatment plans must consider both the mental health condition […]

Side effects often go away after a week or two of using the drug. Some people taking Adderall at a dose prescribed by a doctor may not experience noticeable side effects. Treatment for stimulant withdrawal usually includes medication to address symptoms and supportive care. Adderall stimulates your central nervous system and alcohol depresses it (slows […]

Here’s a list of some of the mild side effects that Adderall can cause. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You can also read the prescribing information for Adderall and Adderall XR. Like most drugs, Adderall may cause mild or serious side effects. The lists below describe some […]

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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 […]