Author: James Anderson

Many young people misuse Rohypnol in party environments. Because of its sedative properties, the drug has been used to incapacitate people and commit sexual assaults. But it can depress the central nervous and respiratory systems, leading to heart and lung problems. While many people know that “weed” is a slang term for marijuana, they may […]

In contrast, a more recent study in permeabolized canine smooth airway cells by Hanazaki and colleagues found that alcohol promotes concentration-dependent airway smooth muscle relaxation and increased sensitivity to calcium, independent of regulatory myosin light chain phosphorylation (Hanazaki et al., 2001). This study suggests a direct effect of alcohol on calcium-regulated smooth muscle tone and […]

If you’re concerned you might have more side effects with an increased dose of Wellbutrin, talk with your doctor. And never adjust your dosage without your doctor’s recommendation. If Wellbutrin side effects do occur, they will usually go away within a week or two of starting the medication, as your body begins to adjust. The […]

Older people often have concerns about falling, which is a common cause of injury in seniors. But younger people who drink alcohol are at a higher risk of injury from falls due to dizziness and confusion. Chronic alcohol use weakens bones and makes them more likely to break in a fall. It also increases your […]

You may think that if your cholesterol goes down, you don’t need a statin anymore. But if the medicine helped lower your cholesterol, you’ll likely need to stay on it long term to keep your cholesterol down. If you make significant changes to your diet or lose a lot of weight, talk to your healthcare […]

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This means it causes health problems, disabilities, and trouble at home, work, or school. How long the effects last and the drug stays in your system depends on how much you’ve taken, your size and what other drugs you may have also taken. Drugs made from opium are called opiates, and are often used as […]

Alcoholics Anonymous is available almost everywhere and provides a place to openly and nonjudgmentally discuss alcohol issues with others who have alcohol use disorder. And prolonged alcohol use can lead to mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. That’s because your body already has processes in place that allow it to store excess proteins, carbohydrates […]

Preparations of mixed opium alkaloids, including papaveretum, are still occasionally used. Never share your opioid medication with someone else or sell your medication. Heroin is a morphine derivative drug that’s exclusively used for recreational purposes and is illegal. Plain allosteric modulators do not belong to the opioids, instead they are classified as opioidergics. No, not […]

When patients reach the point that they are considering stopping duloxetine, they should speak to their doctor about their desire. And should stopping be the best course of action, they can help the patient quit taking the medication safely. If you gave Cymbalta a good try, but you still don’t feel like yourself, don’t give […]