Alcohol abuse is a problem with consequences that go above and beyond alcohol’s effect on the brain. For example, weight loss and alcohol abuse often go hand-in-hand. People who tend to drink in excess frequently lose weight as a result. Alcohol abuse is an ongoing problem here in the UK. Though data shows a slight …
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We Brits love a drink. That’s not a good or bad thing, it just is. Yet years of medical research has shown us that alcohol does have short- and long-term effects on the body. Similarly, giving up alcohol affects the body too. Just by giving up drinking for three short months, you could do your …
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Cocaine is a drug that produces a fairly quick high that doesn’t last long. Surprisingly, cocaine can remain in your system long after you come down from the high. This is one of the many paradoxical aspects of cocaine. At any rate, you might be wondering how long cocaine stays in your system. Like …
Detoxing from alcohol is the process of eliminating alcohol from your system. There are two ways to do it, as well as two different environments to choose from. This guide will explain both methods in a home environment. Please understand that the following paragraphs are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. Also …
Rare is the person who undergoes drug or alcohol detox without experiencing at least moderate withdrawal symptoms. One of the most common symptoms in detox is headache. This is true across most categories and drugs. A detox headache, as uncomfortable as it might be, is good inasmuch as it is evidence that your body is …
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