Model Cara Delevingne on Life After Drugs
When we think of Hollywood, most of us envision a life of glitz and glamor. There's something magical about the idea of walking down red carpets, starring [...]
A Stress-Free Guide to Identifying Unfamiliar Pills
Suppose you accidentally knock items off the shelf in your medicine cabinet and need to figure out which pills return to which bottle. Or you pick up [...]
Cyclobenzaprine: What It Is and What’s Too Much
If you're a gym enthusiast or frequently lift weights, you've likely experienced the pain associated with muscle strain. Intense muscle strain and discomfort can inhibit your participation [...]
Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome (SSDS) How Common Is It?
Most people have heard about alcohol, marijuana and "harder" drugs, such as cocaine and heroin. Inhalants don't get as much attention, since these aren't typical drugs but [...]
Korsakoff Syndrome: What It Is and Why It’s Scary
Korsakoff syndrome, more formally called Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is one of the less-talked-about complications of chronic alcohol abuse. This is a form of alcohol-induced amnesia, along with other [...]
What Exactly Is a “Bad Trip”? Dangers of Hallucinogens
A broad category of drugs used recreationally falls under the heading of hallucinogens. Most of these drugs can result in a pleasant experience of unusual perceptual and [...]
Alcohol Sensitivity vs Intolerance: Why the Difference Matters
More than half of U.S. adults report drinking on a monthly basis, which makes reactions to alcohol consumption a major issue. Binge drinking is particularly common and [...]
Alcoholic Ketoacidosis: What It Is and How to Treat It
Do you feel particularly awful after a night of heavy drinking? That's not entirely surprising as alcohol is a toxin that harms physical and mental health when [...]
The Dangers of “Drowning Your Sorrow”
Pouring a few glasses of wine after a tough day at work. Stopping by the bar a couple of times a week to forget about a bad [...]
Ibudilast Latest Drug to Reduce Heavy Drinking
Ibudilast is an anti-inflammatory drug used in Japan to treat asthma, multiple sclerosis and strokes. It's regarded as a safe drug to take, with very few serious [...]
