Health

Everyone knows that driving while impaired due to the intoxicating effects of recent alcohol or drug use is dangerous and illegal. Still, 1.5 million drivers are arrested for being under the influence every year. They face a number of consequences for their irresponsible and unlawful act. The infographic below includes the legal and financial problems a drunk driver can have. …

Substance abuse takes its toll not only on the abuser but people around them. Children usually suffer the most. In fact, they are four times more likely to become addicted to alcohol or drugs in adulthood than children of non-addicts. Also, some parents overlook the fact that not taking responsibility for their recovery makes them more likely to lose custody …

More than 85% of adults report drinking alcohol at some point in their lives. This practice is not considered bad until it goes over the board. But how much alcohol can lead to negative consequences, particularly to the brain? Slurred speech, difficulties with balance and coordination, noticeable impairment of motor functions and vision, memory loss – obviously, alcohol affects the …

Many people, including well-known celebrities, have grown up in homes where alcohol abuse was a serious problem. A 2019 study revealed that 1 in 5 adult Americans have lived with an alcoholic relative in their childhood. AddictionResource authors confirm that these children are at higher risk for having emotional problems than those whose parents are not alcoholics. Many people suffer …

Did you know that high school performance does not 100% guarantee your professional success? Apart from good grades, it’s vital to have versatile extra curriculars. Note that they should not dominate the studying but be a pleasant and valuable supplement. Why are extra curriculars important? They bring along countless benefits for your personal growth. Let’s go back to your future …

Excessive alcohol use, either on a single occasion or over time, can take a serious toll on your health. Drinking too much in one sitting impairs mental function, memory, judgment, coordination, speech, and vision. Extreme doses may result in respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and even death. Even up to 24 hours after getting drunk on a single occasion, your body’s ability …

Opium, the mother of pain relief medications, has a long history as a treatment drug. It was used in such ancient countries as Sumer, Assyria, Greece, Egypt, China, India, Persia, and others. Such famous ancient physicians as Hippocrates and Galen also prescribed it to treat several illnesses. Besides, ancient people were aware of its ability to provide euphoria. For those …

Sonata is a prescription medication for insomnia which is also known by the generic name zaleplon. AddictionResource authors explain that taking sleeping capsules/pills in a way that deviates from a doctor’s recommendation can be qualified as abuse. The given infographic lists its major reasons. Improper use of Sonata is associated with a long list of side effects, including dependence and …

Amitriptyline (Elavil) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of depression occurring with other mental/mood disorders (anxiety, agitation, or schizophrenia). Though Amitriptyline serves as an effective medication, it is not used as a first-line agent to treat the mentioned mental condition. This is due to its potential toxicity. Elavil overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal …

Terpenes are identified as a particular compound found in plants that give off their unique aroma. They also act as substances that can protect plants from animal grazing and germs that may be infectious. Terpenes can be found in several things in our everyday lives. This includes the food that we eat to the things we smell. Scientists have even …