Author: James Anderson

In some circumstances, the pupil size can indicate a severe medical emergency. Horner’s syndrome is a droopy eyelid, pupil constriction, decreased sweating, and possibly eye redness. If your pupils dilate after taking prescription medication, contact your doctor or pharmacist. You should seek treatment if you notice that your pupils are dilated and you can’t explain […]

You can work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who are addiction specialists and will help return you to your best overall health. Over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids that contain doxylamine or diphenhydramine are popular treatment options for insomnia, but they cannot be mixed with alcohol either. Combining two addictive substances like Ambien and alcohol […]

NIDA is a biomedical research organization and does not provide personalized medical advice, treatment, counseling, or legal consultation. Information provided by NIDA is not a substitute for professional medical care or legal consultation. NIDA also supports research to examine the social and economic impact of certain laws and policies in preventing substance use and its […]

This website is designed for general educational and information purposes only and does not render medical advice. The information provided is intended to encourage, not replace, direct patient / healthcare professional relationships. For many women, relationships directly impact their self-esteem, and relationship issues can lead to a decline in self-worth. Women in these situations can […]

They are led by health professionals and supported by studies showing they can be beneficial. There are gender differences in alcohol-related mortality and morbidity, as well as levels and patterns of alcohol consumption. The percentage of alcohol-attributable deaths among men amounts to 7.7 % of all global deaths compared to 2.6 % of all deaths […]

It is smart to note one of the most practical ways to help you beat a drug test is to drink as much water as possible, and pee it out just hours before the test. There is a higher chance one will pass a urine test if the pee is diluted with water, in comparison […]

Residential services provide guidance for the transition to life outside of Turnbridge, including guidance on support groups and connections to healthcare providers. Outpatient care options include sober living and therapy, including medication management. Although there’s no cure for drug addiction, treatment options can help you overcome an addiction and stay drug-free. Your treatment depends on […]

Medications are also available to help treat addiction to alcohol and nicotine. 61% of people that suffer from methamphetamine addiction will experience a relapse within their first year of recovery. During a physical relapse, people in recovery start to use substances again. Most physical relapses occur during a time when those in recovery get an […]

A person severely dependent on alcohol will usually experience severe withdrawal symptoms. As a person drinks more, the body learns to compensate by adjusting. As dependence develops, it becomes difficult for the person to stop drinking. Research studies have shown that a third of people being treated for alcohol use disorders exhibited no symptoms after […]

Approaches to treating substance misuse and addiction have undergone many changes over time. In the past, addiction was often regarded as a character flaw or moral failure. John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE is board-certified in addiction medicine and preventative medicine. For over 20 years Dr. Umhau was a senior clinical investigator at the National Institute […]