People who overdose on methamphetamine exhibit a number of signs. These physical, psychological and behavioral effects can indicate that an overdose has occurred. It is important to be aware of these signs if you know someone who abuses meth. What are the Social Implications of Meth Addiction? Determining the crystal…
Methamphetamine Meth Overdose: OD Symptoms, Managing a Crisis & Treatment
If Narcan (naloxone) is available, it can be life-saving in cases where opioids are also involved. Methamphetamine addiction is one of the hardest to overcome. Access to addiction treatment services and strong support networks can be the most important options to keep someone alive and drug-free. A meth overdose overstimulates…
Alcohol Overdose: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms
Treatment with ethanol, fomepizole, and/or dialysis may need to be started before a definitive diagnosis alcohol overdose has been made. A clear understanding of the toxic alcohol pathophysiology, patient presentation, the usefulness and limitations of the laboratory workup, and treatment options will expedite the diagnosis and improve patient outcomes. Hemodialysis…
Alcohol Toxicity: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
Cannabis intoxication sometimes presents to the emergency setting after consumption (either inhalational or oral) of high amounts of cannabis. It usually presents in those who have never tried cannabis before and experience severe psychiatric or medical manifestation of cannabis consumption. Sometimes, regular cannabis users may also experience symptoms and signs…
Alcohol: Effects on Neurobehavioral Functions and the Brain PMC
About half of the nearly 20 million alcoholics in the United States seem to be free of cognitive impairments. In the remaining half, however, neuropsychological difficulties can range from mild to severe. For example, up to 2 million alcoholics develop permanent and debilitating conditions that require lifetime custodial care (Rourke…
Brain Damage From Drugs & Alcohol: Are Effects Reversible?
So, if you drink before the age of 14, there’s about a 50% chance you’re going to develop an alcohol use disorder in your adulthood,” explains Dr. Anand. Blackouts are gaps in a person’s memory of events that occurred while they were intoxicated. These gaps happen when a person drinks…