In extreme cases, alcohol overdose can lead to a coma, where the person may lose consciousness for an extended period. When ethanol toxicity is Alcoholics Anonymous suspected, quick action is vital to prevent serious harm or death. During the recovery period, a person may experience a depressed mood and appetite, discomfort, and memory problems. Even […]
According to the CDC, overdose rates have increased roughly 5-fold since 1990 65, in line with the increasing potency of opioids, as the crisis is dominated by illicitly manufactured fentanyl and fentanyl analogues 9, 10. PWID should be made aware of OD prevention strategies such as the use of fentanyl test strips and proper administration […]
If we’re experiencing any of these after excessive alcohol consumption, we could have alcohol dehydration, which can result in serious health consequences. All types of alcoholic drinks cause dehydration to an extent. However, alcohol’s dehydrating effects will be somewhat reduced in some of the “lighter” alcoholic drinks. “The higher the alcohol content a drink has […]
MDMA is legally controlled in most of the world under the UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances and other international agreements, although exceptions exist for research and limited medical use. In the United Kingdom, MDMA was made illegal in 1977 by a modification order to the existing Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Penalties include a maximum […]
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