Category: Sober Living
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Opioid Overdose: How To Respond & Prevent Death
Your outlook also depends on how bad the overdose was and how quickly you get medical treatment. Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol and other illegal substances increases the risk for life threatening complications. Oxycodone (OxyContin) is a prescription opioid that can be lethal in high doses. Knowing the signs of overdose and the lethal dose…
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What happens when you mix Xarelto and alcohol?
The effects of aspirin are increased by alcohol, making it more likely for the effects to reach a toxic level. Aspirin can also increase the risk of internal bleeding when taken with alcohol. blood thinners and alcohol Alcohol use should be limited while taking aspirin, particularly in the two hours before or after using it. Alcohol increases…
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Johns Hopkins Scientists Give Psychedelics the Serious Treatment
A 2015 clinical trial evaluated the value of psilocybin in 10 participants with alcohol dependence. The results suggested that the drug reduced cravings for alcohol and increased abstinence. Psychedelics have certain effects, such as mystical experiences, that make them attractive for recreational use. Limited research suggests that they may also have medical uses, such as…