Individuals with an existing heart condition could face an even greater risk of danger when using this stimulant drug. Snorting (also referred to as insufflation) crack can cause great trauma to the nose. Repeated use can cause chronic bad breath, nosebleeds, inflammation, sinusitis, and runny nose. A person may also have difficulty swallowing, experience hoarseness or …
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A variety of factors can influence how long it takes for the drugs to leave your body. The presence of other medicines in your system, your age (increasing age increases the time), and how well your liver and kidneys able to process the drugs. These powerful drugs are broken down by the kidneys and liver …
There is a danger of dehydration when engaging in these activities, and it will not increase your body’s natural ability to process and remove these drugs. Over 22 million Americans reported using Marijuana in the past month, making it the most commonly used illicit drug. In many states it has been legalized for recreational and …
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Clinicians in the general medical setting should evaluate for sequelae of chronic alcohol use, which are many, given alcohol’s widespread effects on various organ systems. Alcohol causes and worsens many medical conditions, as discussed below. The high-functioning alcoholic is perhaps the furthest from the alcoholic stereotype, leading many to be in denial about their addiction. About 62% …
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But when you start removing benzodiazepines from your system, suddenly your clogged neurons become an open freeway with no traffic lanes. All those extra chemicals flood your brain, and the excess activity causes symptoms like anxiety and sweating. If you’re predisposed to seizures, your risk of having a seizure may also increase during the withdrawal …
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