Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
So we need to understand that this is an epidemic of addiction and overdose, not just an overdose epidemic. And when we think about addiction, we need to understand it is not a drug-specific disease. There is no set amount that is considered lethal because how the drug affects you depends on several factors such […]
Cannabis Marijuana Withdrawal
Depending on the regulations, people who test positive may be directed to a substance abuse program (which means you may not be immediately dismissed for having tested positive). If you work in an industry related to transportation, national safety, or public safety, you may be required by law to undergo regular drug testing. Schwartz was […]
How Alcohol Affects Gut Health
Psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes rapid skin cell turnover resulting in scaling and inflammation, can be aggravated by alcohol consumption. Alcohol increases inflammation in the body, which may lead to more frequent or severe psoriasis outbreaks. The relationship between alcohol and psoriasis is complex; alcohol can disrupt immune function and liver health, both of […]
Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
Alcohol and drug-impaired driving is responsible for unfathomable loss of life around the United States. In 2016, at least 10,497 people are known to have died in alcohol-impaired traffic crashes. This astonishing figure accounts for 28% of all traffic fatalities that year. Drunk driving deaths per year An effective road safety transport policy should be […]
Sobriety Strategies: 13 Tips for Staying Sober
People can have a varied reaction and tolerance to alcohol and that doesn’t necessarily mean they are alcoholics. However, as functioning alcoholics drink more regularly, they develop a higher tolerance. They still want to feel the buzz or numb out from their problems for a while, so they will begin drinking more as their tolerance […]