Recent studies have documented the effects of ethanol on miRNAs and the role miRNAs play to mediate ethanol’s teratogenic effects on a developing fetus. By repressing these miRNAs, ethanol induces the expression of the miRNAs’ target mRNAs, which is expected…
Drug abuse and misuse of prescription drugs is generally more prevalent in males than in females. For more information about opioids and overdose deaths, see our reports on Fentanyl Abuse and Drug Overdose Death Rates. Youth drug abuse trends may…
Congeners are more likely to produce a hangover or make a hangover worse. But drinking too much alcohol of any color can still make you feel bad the next morning. However unpleasant, most hangovers go away on their own, though…
Like most drugs, Humira may cause mild or serious side effects. The lists below describe some of the more common side effects that Humira may cause. Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may…
While both types of residential environments may offer access to counseling and support groups, halfway houses may offer more intensive therapy and medical services to address specific mental health needs. Since its inception, Gambit Recovery has opened sober living…
These beliefs are reinforced by the media’s portrayal of alcohol, societal norms around drinking, and alcohol’s addictive nature. Growing up in a culture that glamorizes drinking, few of us get to form our beliefs about alcohol based on its true…
Additionally, strained relationships, legal issues, and deterioration in overall health are common in this stage. In addition to liver damage, alcoholism can also have detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to high blood pressure, irregular…
Both alcohol and ketamine are central nervous system depressants, so the combined effects are dangerous. That said, research into using ketamine for SUD treatment is still in its early phase, and more work needs to be done before it can…
And because everyone metabolizes alcohol at their own rate, some people will take longer to clear it than others. If you don’t have enough ADH or ALDH, your stomach will send the alcohol directly to the small intestine. From there,…
Do your best to use commute time as a “transition time,” during which you reset and refocus. Think of it as having some “me-time” to prepare for what you are going to walk into when you get home. Famous Erwin,…