Opioid Abuse: Signs, Effects, Dangers, and Treatment
Content Make a difference in the current opioid crisis. What makes Yale Medicine’s approach to opioid use disorder unique? Hollywood Stereotypes About Drug Use Deterrence and Patient Education Management and Treatment Symptoms of opioid addiction Each time a prescription was refilled, the chance of misuse rose by 44 percent. This powerful narcotic pain reliever is […]
Short and Long-Term Effects of Stopping Drinking Alcohol
It’s a way to care for yourself by committing to a practice that releases positive, mood-enhancing endorphins and alleviates stress. Finding a new activity and hobby such as working out can provide something to look forward to each day. On holidays, my sisters and I were allowed to have a glass of wine with dinner. […]
Alcohol and Aging: Does Drinking Make You Look Older?
Even if you’re not a heavy drinker, the toll that alcohol can take ages you. One night of heavy drinking can make your wrinkles more evident. While that consequence is temporary, if it continues, it could have lasting effects. Some types of dementia and alcohol-related brain damage develop as your brain cells shrink. Over time, […]