People who are recovering from opioid addictions often undergo medication-assisted treatment. Suboxone, or its generic, buprenorphine, is an alternative that is often prescribed instead of methadone to people who are recovering from heroin addiction or addiction to other opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and others. While Suboxone can help to…
For many people who are fighting drug abuse or addiction, spirituality is a source of strength. It involves turning to something bigger than yourself for guidance and support. Whether or not you’re religious, you can develop greater resilience through following spiritual principles and forging a more meaningful path through life.
Testing positive for illicit substances can mean several unpleasant things. For example, if you have to submit to a drug test before an employer will hire you, a positive test will keep you from getting a new job. If you are on a sports team and test positive for substances,…
An alcohol-induced thiamine deficiency damages a person’s body along with his or her personal and work lives. If your bodily systems cannot work efficiently because of excessive alcohol consumption, your physical health will suffer. Continued use of alcohol doesn’t just lead to bodily inefficiency. It also leads to Beriberi, a…
Traumatic experiences can leave a mark on the psyche of an individual. Trying to tackle that trauma can be challenging. Some therapeutic treatments, like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), are used to help with trauma. However, what are the benefits or dangers of this type of therapy? Take a…
Whenever you meet with your doctor, you need to provide a list of all of the medications you are currently taking, including both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Certain drugs can have dangerous interactions with other medications. Two commonly prescribed drugs, Xanax and Ambien, are prescription drugs that are both central…
Xanax, which is also known as alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine. Doctors commonly prescribe it to treat panic attacks and generalized anxiety disorder because it has a calming effect on the central nervous system and brain. Specifically, it is a GABA enhancer that slows down brain cell activity. While it is…
Getting clean can be a challenge, so you understandably want to maintain your sobriety going forward. However, this is easier said than done. From daily stressors, triggers, habits, and more, there are many things that could lure you back into using. By preparing for the challenges that lie ahead now,…
Are you taking Seroquel or Quetiapine and wish to stop taking it? Seroquel is a prescription medication that is FDA approved to treat schizophrenia, acute manic episodes, and as an additional treatment for major depressive disorder. Over the years, it’s also been prescribed for many off-label uses, including insomnia, obsessive-compulsive…
Over the course of your life, you may be prescribed various antibiotics to fight different infections. Because of the common antibiotic use, you may not initially think about the possibility of a drug interaction or the effects of mixing your antibiotic with alcohol. However, many medications have a special warning…
Table of Contents1 What is doxycycline?2 How does doxycycline work?3 What conditions are treated with doxycycline?4 Does alcohol inhibit doxycycline?5 The liver, alcohol, and doxycycline6 What are the side effects of doxycycline?7 When is it safe to resume drinking? What is doxycycline? Doxycycline is classified as a tetracycline antibiotic. This…
Consuming alcohol can lead to side effects that aren’t always easy to manage. While everyone should be careful when consuming alcohol, the effects become even more dangerous when you combine this substance with penicillin or other antibiotics. It can be challenging to predict what these effects will be. If any…
There are many reasons why an individual might have to undergo a drug test. Perhaps it is for a job interview, court-ordered as part of probation, or part of a sobriety test for drug rehab. Regardless of the reason, there are many ways that drug tests can be done. This…
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are becoming more common. In the past, primarily elderly adults were diagnosed with one or the other. However, more adults are being diagnosed today at a younger age. As more people are experiencing the unpleasant effects of it, they are looking for answers about what to avoid.
Drug tests have become a standard part of life. Administered for medical, legal, or occupational reasons, these tests can significantly impact your opportunities. Whether you’re hoping to keep your job or restore lost driving privileges, they affect how you’re able to participate in society. Among the tests, you may be…
A UTI, or urinary tract infection, is a common issue that causes millions of people to feel miserable every year. While it is considered a low-grade infection, seeking medical treatment at the first sign of a UTI can shorten the duration of the infection and ease the symptoms. Macrobid is…
Alcoholism is a disease that damages the human body in various ways. Some of the worst damage is done to the liver. Our bodies can’t absorb alcohol. It’s a toxin and needs to be filtered out of the body as much as possible to avoid the most harmful effects of…
One of the many possible consequences of getting drunk is saying things that are hurtful or humiliating. Drunk people may hurl insults at their family, friends, or romantic partner. They may crack unflattering jokes about their boss or make a pass at a colleague. Sometimes, they blurt out secrets or…
Any time you take a prescription drug or over-the-counter medication, you must understand how it will mix with other substances you might ingest. Alcohol use should be avoided with many medications because it can cause mild to severe side effects and other concerns. Now that you have been prescribed fluconazole,…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 42 out of every 100 New Yorkers in 2016 had a prescription for opioid medication. During the same year, 2,316 New Yorkers died by opioid overdose. That gave New York one of the highest opioid-related death rates in the country. The increase…
