Kratom for Opiate Withdrawal
Kratom for treating opiate withdrawal symptoms is a growing trend, but one that could lead to more difficult side-effects. Opiates are a class of drugs naturally derived from the opium poppy plant, such as heroin,...
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Addressing Acute Propofol and Benzodiazepine Intoxication
Propofol is a highly effective anesthetic that is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. When this drug is used appropriately, it can be extremely effective. But when it is misused, either alone...
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Does Smoking Weed Cause Acne?
You’re well aware of the dangers of marijuana, such as the risk of addiction, the possibility of cardiovascular damage, and the potential of severe acne. Wait – what? Can you really get acne from weed?...
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Weed Withdrawal Symptoms: The Reality
Is weed addictive? Do some people actually develop weed withdrawal symptoms when they quit? Regardless of what you may have heard or read elsewhere, the correct answer to both of these questions is yes. Can...
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Can You Drink Alcohol While on Ozempic?
Ozempic has been in the news a lot lately, but many people still have questions about this medication’s benefits and potential drawbacks. For example, can you drink alcohol on Ozempic? And what happens if you...
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Can Baking Soda Really Help You Pass a Drug Test?
Some sources claim that you can use baking soda to hide evidence of substance use from a drug screen. This baking soda drug test theory can’t actually work, can it? The "Baking Soda to Beat...
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Drinking Alcohol With Antibiotics: What to Know
Often, when you receive a prescription from your doctor, they advise you to abstain from alcohol while you’re taking the medication. This doesn’t apply to all meds, though, which leads us to today’s question: Can...
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Understanding the Iso Drug Trend
The iso drug is a somewhat obscure substance that is threatening to become a widespread public health crisis in the U.S. The more you know about this drug, the better prepared you will be to...
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Understanding Zzzquil Addiction
Even though you can purchase Zzzquil without a prescription, that doesn’t mean you can use it without risk of side effects or even addiction. When you get the facts about this medication, you’ll be better...
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How to Taper Off Suboxone
Suboxone can help provide relief from opioid withdrawal symptoms when starting recovery from opioid use disorder. The drug can also be used to help people maintain their newly found opioid-free life while reducing the risk...
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