Author: James Anderson

Consider talking with someone who has had a problem with drinking but has stopped. Alcohol use disorder can include periods of being drunk (alcohol intoxication) and symptoms of withdrawal. For resources related to AUD, including how to get support, please visit the NIH website. While bumping into something while drinking may seem relatively harmless, the […]

For many people, a plan that includes continuing care after treatment improves their chances of staying off drugs or alcohol. When you build healthy relationships, you are proving that you want to stay sober. Your friends and family will see you trying your hardest to get better. You’ll feel better about your future knowing you […]

The high continues for another four to five hours as the drug works through the bloodstream. Opium poppy plants, grown in Columbia, Mexico, and Southern Asia, yield morphine. Pure heroin is a white powder and is usually “cut” with sugar, powdered milk, starch, or quinine. Doctors prescribe steroids to boost testosterone levels in the body […]

This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Data sources include Micromedex (updated 3 Mar 2024), Cerner Multum™ (updated 17 Mar 2024), ASHP (updated 10 Mar 2024) and others. In some cases, such as when a person has frequent seizures despite the use of maintenance […]

These branches can also have additional diffusers at their ends, further refining the smoke. Like all percolators, a tree perc diffuses smoke, cooling it and making hits smoother and less harsh. Swiss Perc pipes usually have low drag, meaning they take little lung power to clear. When paired with other percolators, the Swiss Perc works […]

This hypothesis is further supported by an animal study that determined that aerosolized acetaldehyde but not ethanol induced histamine-mediated bronchoconstriction in guinea pigs (Myou et al., 1994). The mucociliary apparatus consists of mucus secreting cells, sero-mucinous bronchial glands and ciliated cells that line the conducting airways from the trachea to the terminal bronchi deep in […]

The process of creating moon rocks involves generously applying hash oil to a cannabis bud and then carefully rolling it in kief to ensure maximum potency. If you’re smoking your moon rocks in a bong, follow these same rules (to minimize oil loss, use an ice pinch slide). Again, if you’re smoking a high quality […]

DMT is a powerful substance that can cause several mental and physical effects. We rely on donations to continue to promote evidence-based information about drugs without political or commercial interference. While they may look similar, and have similar chemical structures, they induce different experiences and should not be confused. The presence of a sober sitter […]

Drinking alcohol may cause pain in the pancreas, or in some cases the liver, but can reduce the risk of gallbladder pain. The main cause of gallbladder pain is the presence of gallstones, and alcohol reduces the risks of gallstones occuring. Alcohol increases the risk of gallbladder cancer, but this cancer is normally painless and […]

Make meetings a priority – Join a recovery support group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and attend meetings regularly. Spending time with people who understand exactly what you’re going through can be very healing. You can also benefit from the shared experiences of the group members and learn what others have done to stay sober. […]