Formal addiction treatment centers can help individuals and families that are struggling with Ambien abuse. Ambien was initially created to mimic the effects of benzodiazepines, without the potential for abuse and addiction. If you or someone you love is struggling with snorting Ambien, knowing the signs of overdose could save a life. It’s important to […]
Tapering off methadone by following a doctor-approved tapering schedule can help to reduce the severity of methadone withdrawals. It can also be beneficial to work with a doctor to transition from methadone to Suboxone to make methadone withdrawal less severe. Stopping any opioid cold turkey is likely to be painful and lead to relapse. The […]
If your patch is not sticking well to your skin, talk to your health care provider or pharmacist. Certain types of tapes or adhesive films can be applied on top of transdermal fentanyl if your patch does not stay on your skin properly. Do not apply anything on top of transdermal fentanyl without talking to […]
Some individuals may try to use masking agents or adulterants to hide alcohol in urine tests. Activated charcoal is known for its adsorptive properties, which may bind to toxins in the body, potentially reducing their presence in urine. Activated charcoal has adsorptive properties that bind to toxins in the body, potentially reducing their presence in […]
Alcohol is metabolized by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) into acetaldehyde, then further metabolized by aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) into acetic acid, which is finally oxidized into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). Fatty change, or steatosis, is the accumulation of fatty acids in liver cells. These factors cause inflammation, apoptosis and eventually fibrosis of liver cells. You […]