Fentanyl and Overdose

How Much Fentanyl Does It Take To Overdose?

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Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, is an extremely dangerous drug with a high risk of overdose. Understanding the dangers of fentanyl and recognizing the signs of overdose could help you save a life — including your own.  This guide…
Kentucky DUI Laws

Kentucky DUI Laws

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Driving under the influence (DUI) in Kentucky is a serious offense with major consequences. Beyond getting you into serious legal trouble, driving under the influence also points to underlying issues with substance abuse and the need for professional…
synthetic drugs

How Long Do Opioids Stay in Your System? – Journey Hillside

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If you are using opioids, you might be asking, “How long do opiates stay in urine?” Below, we'll help you learn about the detection window, factors influencing detection times, and the significance of opioid testing in urine for medical…
can alcohol withdrawal cause death

Can Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Death?

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Once you realize the need to quit drinking, you will probably find yourself facing some challenges. One of the hardest barriers to overcome is the anxiety you feel going through the withdrawal process. You may even wonder, “Can alcohol withdrawal…
how does alcohol affect the liver

How Does Alcohol Affect the Liver

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Alcohol is a toxic substance that when abused can cause multiple health conditions. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is linked with increased heart disease, cancer, and brain damage, but how does alcohol affect the liver? The liver is an essential…
gray area drinking

What is Gray Area Drinking?

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“Gray area drinking” is a fairly recent addition to our cultural lexicon. Like anything else described as being in the gray area, gray area drinking occupies that middle ground. Still wondering what “gray area drinking” is and whether…
what happens if you fail a drug test

What Happens If You Fail A Drug Test?

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Drug testing has become a routine practice these days. Institutions from employers to schools, courts to volunteer programs often require a drug test as a requisite for participation. So, what happens if you fail a drug test? Failing a drug…
physical complications of alcoholism

The Physical Complications of Alcoholism

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Alcohol is a toxic substance. Having a drink now and then does not usually pose a health problem. However, the physical complications of alcoholism and addiction are many, and they can be very serious. Read on to learn about the long-term health…
Is Alcohol A Stimulant

Is Alcohol a Stimulant?

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Is Alcohol a Stimulant of a Depressant? When we think about how alcohol makes us feel, we might first think about its relaxation effects. However, alcohol is not only desired for its depressant effects on the central nervous system. In fact,…
wet brain

Alcoholic Wet Brain Syndrome

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When an alcoholic develops wet brain syndrome it is a sign of late stage disease. Learn more about wet brain and how to get help for alcohol dependence. Alcohol can have a serious long-term impact on the brain and even damage cognitive functions.…