Nearly every person at some point in their life will wake to find himself or herself with an unpleasant and painful hangover. The symptoms are many and varied but most often include a dry mouth, upset stomach and a blinding, almost paralyzing headache. While teetotalers will claim that abstinence from alcohol is the best policy, …
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Ativan, also known as a benzodiazepine, is a mild tranquilizer often used prescribed as treatment for anxiety, schizophrenia or as a sleeping aid because of the effect the medication has on the depressant effect it has on the central nervous system depressants. Alcohol is also a depressant that effects the central nervous system so a …
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Statistics may vary widely when it comes to the use of alcohol with medications based on age and other factors. However, alcoholism statistics do include the imminent danger that is inherent when these two items are combined. Age definitely plays a factor because the consensus felt among the younger crowd is that the consequences are …
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The effects of teenage drinking can affect more than just the person that is drinking. Luckily, alcohol use in teenagers has seen a slight decline, but with three fourths of high school students admitting to drinking an alcoholic beverage at least once before their high school graduation, it is still a major problem. Some of …
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Drinking and driving is a serious threat to our society, and drunk driving accidents are a real tragedy, whether someone we love is involved, and even when it is a complete stranger. A driver is considered to be alcohol-impaired and thus an alcohol related accident when their blood alcohol level reaches .08. For people under …
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The combination of Adderall and alcohol can have serious consequences and a frequent use can lead to an addiction problem. Adderall is a prescription medication primarily used in the treatment of ADHD. It is a stimulant medication that temporarily improves the mental condition and concentration of children and adults with ADHD. Alcohol is a depressant …
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Mixing Vicodin and alcohol is not recommended by any health professional. There are a number of medicines and prescription drugs that are perfectly safe for treatment, hence their release to the general public. Alcohol, when imbibed in moderation, has even demonstrated some salutary effects according to some studies. However, alcohol does not mix well with …
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If you drink while taking medication, you are going to have problems. That is why every label says not to drink while taking medication. It is dangerous and not all the side effects have been studied and made available for some medications. But as studies continue, they always support the fact that you cannot drink …
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Drugs and alcohol are a common pastime of today’s youth. It may be a matter of experimentation and rebellion or it could be escapism or it could be as simple as just boredom. Whatever the reasoning, drug and alcohol abuse among young people is a subject that must be addressed. The misuse of chemicals can …
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Most prescription medications are not designed to interact with alcohol or other drugs. The pharmaceutical companies go to great lengths to ensure explicit warnings and directions are affixed to every label. They will often advise patients to speak with the pharmacist before accepting their order. It is crucial to get all of the pertinent facts …
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