This weekend, my in-laws came into town for a visit. They live about 10 hours away by car so we (thankfully) only see them a couple times a year. I find my mother-in-law difficult to be around. ...
one year ago today I woke up, face down on a park bench, with the worst hangover I'd had in a long time. The previous night I'd gotten hammered (as usual), had a massive argument with my girlfriend...Hello I am new to all of this and need advice on where to start. I developed problems with my kidneys 6 months ago and was prescribed some pretty strong pain medication.I have been taking them for...Hello all. First let me say what a helpful and supportive forum this is. I've been worried about the amount of alcohol I've been drinking over the last few months. I've always been a binge...
Hello, My husband is an alcholic. We have been battling this disease for pretty much our whole relationship. It has been hell. I believed all the promises because I truely felt he was...
You are reading from the book Today's Gift The only sense that is common in the long run is the sense of change - and we all instinctively avoid it. E. B. White Nature reveals to us a world...Happy Halloween to everyone on SR forum x
I'm beginning to kind of understand the AA "Higher Power" idea but am struggling. Most AA groups are very Christian and I am a "recovering Catholic." I do not hate the Faith. I consider myself more a...
Nicotine is a natural product found in tobacco. But do tobacco companies add nicotine to cigarettes? How much nictotine is added to cigarettes? More here.
We review the difference between normal hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms and side effects of hydrocodone detox here.
An extract of a little-known herb called Bacopa can dramatically increase your brain function and memory — and may even help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Its therapeutic use has its origins from traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India, where it has been used for its adaptogenic, tranquilizing and antioxidant properties. Bacopa is a creeping perennial [...]
The debate over the legalization of marijuana has been going on for decades. While some people contend that the drug does not produce ill-effects and should be legalized, others firmly believe that the marijuana of today is much more potent than the marijuana of decades past. Higher Levels of THC A 2008 study shocked Americans when [...]
Taurine isn’t one of those minerals that get the spotlight in health news. It’s usually passed over in favor of other, better-known amino acids like homocysteine or tryptophan. But taurine has an important job to do when it comes to the proper functioning of your body. High concentrations of this amino acid are found in [...]
Do you ever wonder what impact cooking has on the nutrients in your food? After all, if your take the time to make a home-cooked meal, you’ll want to get all the health benefits you can. Here’s some health news that you’ll want to consider before you make that next meal: some cooking methods are [...]Yes. You can get to Black and Milds. Actually, the nicotine naturally found in tobacco is addictive. Learn more about how nicotine effects can lead to addiction here.
Multiple drug charges can add up to exponential amounts of trouble, and even in districts where there are drug courts to help offenders with an obvious drug and alcohol addiction problem, getting in trouble with the law on several occasions can make it harder to get a sentence that is more treatment than punishment.
One man [...]
Herbal treatments for depression and anxiety are often forgotten due to the barrage of pharmaceutical drugs that are currently available. But many herbal cures are effective without causing any of the prescription side effects associated with antidepressants. Take, for example, eight herbs studied in a recent clinical trial. Researchers at the University of Melbourne in [...]
Forget treating the flu or shortening its duration; the best approach is flu prevention itself. For this, dietary measures are in order. A recent study uncovered a pattern of nutritious eating, and a bounty of health secrets for avoiding the flu in the coming months. Most people report catching a cold or flu every year. [...]Yes, you can get addicted to Benadryl. But it's rare. When do you develop tolerance to the sedative effects of diphenhydramine? When does Benadryl addiction occur? And are you at risk? We review here.
Sometimes people feel like they’ve done all they can to help a loved one get sober. There comes a time when family and friends need to step back and let the person with an addiction stumble on, in the hopes that they come to realize that they are going nowhere as they are. Call it [...]
Imagine if a fruit juice could actually boost your health significantly, in much the same way that some drugs are purported to. Wouldn’t drinking a delicious beverage be preferable to swallowing a pill or downing a horrible tasting spoonful of medicine? If you answered “yes,” then read further to find out more. Researchers at the [...]
The deep territory of Chinese medicine yields a long line of health secrets. Slowly, we are bringing them into our Western society, but some herbal remedies remain clouded in mystique. Here are the top six remedies for treating the inflammatory skin disease known as psoriasis. 1) Xiao Yin Pian: This herbal combination containing 12 different [...]
One of the natural supplements gaining popularity over the past 20 years is creatine. It is known best for its use to boost athletic performance. It could be far more valuable for people with major heart and lung disease. Congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) are common diseases in the U.S. [...]
Healing foods can come from the strangest places. In this case, China, but that isn’t what makes it strange. No, instead it is the origin of the food cure itself — poisonous, wild mushrooms. Researchers have found that a compound from the mushroom seems to help kill cancer. The compound is called “verticillin A.” What [...]
Emergency room doctors are seeing more and more kids for mental health problems, and many of them are uninsured, researchers said at the annual conference of the American Academy of Pediatrics in Boston. A study found that between 1999 and 2007, 279 million children went to U.S. emergency departments. Over that period, the proportion of [...]
Native Americans may get drunk faster because of genetic predisposition to low alcohol tolerance. But cultural and environmental aspects of drinking can also affect drinking. Discuss Native American alcohol tolerance here.
Back in September, officials from the National Narcolepsy Task Force in Finland determined that Pandemrix, an H1N1 / swine flu vaccine developed by drug giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is responsible for causing narcolepsy in certain individuals, and particularly in children. In response, the Finnish government has agreed to cover any and all costs associated with treating [...]Is K2 synthetic weed dangerous? Yes. We review K2 as a gateway drug, its short history and the problems of prohibition here. Your comments and feedback are welcomed.
The key was in the glazed staring eyes Researchers have found evidence for the existence of a hypnotic state — the key was in the glazed staring eyes A multidisciplinary group of researchers from Finland (University of Turku and Aalto University) and Sweden (University of Skövde) has found that strange stare may be a key [...]
Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Public College Health have shown for the first time in a rodent model that the earliest form of malaria parasites can lay dormant in red blood cells and “wake up,” or recover, following treatment with the antimalarial drug artesunate. The study, which appears today in [...]
In an experiment on rats, European researchers have proved that eating strawberries reduces the harm that alcohol can cause to the stomach mucous membrane. Published in the open access journal Plos One, the study may contribute to improving the treatment of stomach ulcers. A team of Italian, Serbian and Spanish researchers has confirmed the protecting [...]
What’s the healthiest bean in the world? There’s good evidence that it’s the cocoa bean, the stuff that chocolate is made of. Research into chocolate shows that it can lower your blood pressure, reduce your chance of heart disease and stroke, energize victims of chronic fatigue, repair blood vessels in the liver, improve skin, fight [...]
We may think our perception of alcoholism is pretty advanced today, but it has taken many years to get to this point. Dr. Morris Chafetz, who was instrumental in that change of public opinion, passed away last week. Dr. Morris Chafetz’ Early Career Back in 1970, when Dr. Chafetz was appointed as the very first [...]
Old Hollywood was rife with secrets: homosexuality, affairs, budgeting “shortfalls,” drug addiction. Big movie producers owned their stars and wanted no stories to hit the headlines that would threaten their take at the box office. In fact, there are tons of stories of movie moguls going to great lengths to protect the reputations of their [...]Yes. You can get high on fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac, although euphoria is infrequent. Prozac high and more Prozac drug info here.
Yes. Eating weed can get you high. But it usually takes longer and is less intense than inhaling marijuana smoke. More on bioavailability of marijuana smoked vs. eaten here. Plus, what to do if you want to quit weed totally.
Hydrocodone withdrawal duration: How long does hydrocodone withdrawal last? We offer a hydrocodone withdrawal timeline here from start to finish.
Today’s questions deal with the uncertainty a parent faces when they suspect their child is abusing drugs or alcohol. (Part 1) (Part 2) Should I give my teen a drug test once a month or trust their word that they are clean? Neither. Parents should never rely on a drug test or their child’s word [...]What are the symptoms of hydrocodone withdrawal? Hydrocodone withdrawal starts with runny nose, watery eyes and sweating. Then progresses to uncomfortable symptoms of nausea, restlessness and even insomnia. A full list of symptoms and why they occur here.
Melanie Griffith has struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for years and years, famously going to rehab on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, despite repeated attempts at treatment, Griffith says that her ultimate triumph over painkiller addiction that developed after an accident on a ski trip in 2007 was due in part to a confrontation with her [...]Today we will answer three more questions parents have about raising drug-free kids, this time focusing on parenting styles and protecting our kids. (Part 1) (Part 3) Should I watch my children closely or let them experience life and learn from their mistakes? Many parents struggle with this question because we’ve all seen the negative consequences [...]Every parent knows that their job is difficult and that everyone around them is more than ready to share their own opinion about how to parent. It can be difficult to make decisions about certain situations, especially serious ones like helping keep your teen off drugs and away from alcohol. This week we will give [...]
Lil Wayne has come forward this week with a video confession about abusing the substance Sizzurp. This rapper, like so many other young people, was influenced by the entertainment industry to first use the substance because it was cool. This concoction, although it is made out to be harmless, can actually be deadly if abused. [...]
Until recently, it was commonly believed that addiction was an issue of willpower: those who were morally strong could stop drinking and abusing drugs and those who weren’t were shunned. Over the years, however, more and more research has demonstrated the changes that occur in the brain and how addiction has the characteristics of a [...]
It’s becoming more and more common in the UK and in some parts of the United States: where drug courts provide drug addiction treatment for those who committed nonviolent crimes while under the influence of drugs or in pursuit of money to buy more drugs, many who stand before a judge as a result are [...]
Residents in some parts of the country have been surprised to see marijuana-shaped candy showing up in some convenience stores. While makers of this candy say very few people have a problem with it, at least one municipality is taking steps to get it out of their stores. “Ring Pots” The candy is called “Pothead [...]
Residents in the state of Kentucky are tired of being a part of the pill pipeline that leads out of Florida. Legislators in the state are currently taking some big steps toward ending their prescription drug problem. Kentucky will now use its prescription drug database system to investigate suspicious prescribing activity. Many people have felt [...]
Nothing is more American than sports. The picture of a family playing ball at a park on a fall day stirs up memories and good feelings. Other families get together to cheer on their favorite team at the ball field or on TV. A growing concern for many sports fans, though, is the amount of marketing [...]