SOME FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOLIC NEUROPATHY
If you were asked to name a few long-term effects of alcohol use disorder, what would you choose? At first, you would probably explain how alcohol damages the liver and the rest of the digestive tract. Some of you might make a note of how long-term drinking can severely impede your vision and your memory. […]
HOW LONG DOES NICOTINE REMAIN IN THE BODY?
Whenever you stop smoking cigarettes, you must understand that a little bit of nicotine still remains in your system, even though you are no longer ingesting this product. So, why is this the case, you may ask? Researchers have confirmed that, after people smoke cigarettes, their bodies absorb a staggering 90% of nicotine byproduct, and […]
THE IMPACT OF OXYCODONE ON THE BODY
When you lay the cards on the table and consider the facts, you may begin to realize that opioids (at least the legal ones) are a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, these drugs are incredibly beneficial to patients suffering from cancer, HIV/AIDS, or chronic pain, but, on the other hand, these substances […]
DOES COCAINE HAVE ANY MEDICAL PURPOSES?
Whenever you heard the word “cocaine,” what immediately pops into your head? For most of you, you will probably picture a fine white powder placed in a fine line along a table (for snorting). On the other hand, some of you might consider a gummy yellow crystal (crack cocaine) that is heated for injection. No […]
IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND PROSTATE CANCER?
While both sexes are generally affected by alcohol in similar ways, you may already be aware of the fact that men can process alcohol much better than women. Still, that does not mean that men are not exempt from a unique set of deadly and debilitating problems brought on by excessive alcohol consumption. For example, […]
HOW CALIFORNIA IS TREATING OPIOID ADDICTION IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM
Needless to say, you will probably not be surprised to hear that most emergency rooms are not equipped to administer drug addiction treatment. Although patients may typically receive attention from a specialist for heart problems, diabetes, or cancer, doctors are typically not equipped (or present) to help drug abusers or addicts who are seeking reprieve […]
THE PROBLEM OF “DOUBLE DOCTORING” TO GET MORE DRUGS
Have you ever heard of the phrase “doubling doctoring” before? Unless you have known a drug addict or abuser or have actually suffered from this illness before, the chances are slim that you have. Simply put, “doubling doctoring” (also called “doctor shopping”) is a common phenomenon that takes place when patients seek out multiple doctors […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM DESTROY MUSCLES
Did you know that you have 700 muscles in your body? From the large biceps in your arm to the series of thin strips connecting your face, these amazing organs helps us perform some of the most important daily activities and help us complete our smaller tasks like typing and reading. (Even your eye is […]
CONNECTION BETWEEN MODERATE DRINKING AND FEWER HOSPITALIZATIONS
Alcohol’s effects on our health is a big topic of debate among medical professionals, as it has been for many years. While some studies have indicated that a glass of wine or hard liquor might lower risks for heart disease or strokes, additional researcher had focused on the dangers of consuming too much alcohol in […]
MOST COMMON DRUGS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING
While we are all familiar with the dangers of alcohol-impaired driving, we don’t always focus on another dangerous incident that can happen on the roadways: drugged driving. Years of research has proven time and time again that drugs will severely impair motor skills and judgement, two aspects that are critical to operating a vehicle. One […]