28
Mar
National Alcohol Screening Day to Assess Alcohol Use Disorder
Key Takeaways
National Alcohol Screening Day helps people check their drinking habits and see if they may need help.
Alcohol sc...
25
Mar
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: What is Cirrhosis?
Key Takeaways
Cirrhosis is the most severe stage of alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) and occurs due to long-term alcohol use.
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18
Mar
Stigmatizing Language To Avoid When Talking About Addiction
Key Takeaways
The way we talk about addiction can either support or harm recovery efforts.
Stigmatizing language reinforces neg...
11
Mar
Comparison of Cocaine and Lidocaine: Risks, Effects, & Treatment
Key Takeaways
Cocaine and lidocaine are both anesthetics, but cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant, while lidocaine is a widely...
04
Mar
Potential For Abuse & Drug Overdose From Kratom Use
Key Takeaways
Kratom is a plant from Southeast Asia that acts like a stimulant in small doses and like an opioid in larger doses.
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25
Feb
Crack vs Meth: Key Differences and Similarities
Key Takeaways
Crack cocaine and methamphetamine are both powerful stimulant drugs, but they differ in their chemical makeup, effects, ...
18
Feb
Is The Synthetic Opioid Nitazenes More Potent Than Fentanyl?
Key Takeaways
Nitazenes are synthetic opioids that are up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl.
These drugs, mixed into other ...
11
Feb
Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Arrhythmia & Heart Attacks
Key Takeaways
Cocaine use increases the risk of cardiac arrhythmia and heart attacks.
Chronic cocaine use causes long-term dama...
04
Feb
The Dangers of Hydrocodone Addiction & Abuse
Key Takeaways
Hydrocodone is a powerful pain reliever but has a high potential for abuse and addiction.
Misusing hydrocodone ca...
28
Jan
What is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS Score)?
Key Takeaways
The Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) assesses opioid withdrawal severity.
It evaluates physical and emotio...
