He says the growing fentanyl crisis requires a new approach to how families and educators talk to students about drugs. In addition to stocking naloxone – often known by the brand name Narcan – schools have revamped their drug awareness

Alcohol can dehydrate you quite quickly, and if you haven’t had enough fluids, this can heighten the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Cannabis can also leave you with a dry mouth (“cottonmouth”) and make you feel parched. Taken together, alcohol and

Sober living homes typically do not limit the length of stay and may not require previous attendance in a formal addiction treatment program. Halfway houses, on the other hand, typically have a time limit and require residents to either be

You may feel you’re in control of your addiction, and that it’s okay to have a cheat day and drink a little more. Easier said than done, but if you go down this path, you’ll be right back where

But hold your horses, my friend, we’re not quite there yet. Before you light up, it’s important to make sure you have the right tools for the job. Just remember, moon rocks are potent, so take it slow and savor

If your loved one attends peer-support groups like AA or NA, they will commemorate sobriety milestones with special chips. Instead of gifting someone a physical item, you may want to gift them an experience that can lead to a great

But eating sugary products in place of healthier foods during this time can result in vitamin deficiencies, creating additional stress on the body. When detoxing from alcohol, you’ll likely be told that drinking water is a vital part of the process. During

This tattoo features a signature with the date the decision to go clean was taken. It serves as a deal with oneself, signed in one’s own name to live up to this promise. Instead of a signature, you can just

Barbiturates are generally classified by their duration of action. Long-acting barbiturates such as phenobarbital have low lipid solubility and are slowly absorbed. In exchange for a delayed onset (about 1 hour), effects can last for up to 12 hours. Help for

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