Understanding Physical Vs Psychological Dependency

For example, withdrawal management for opioid dependence may involve the use of methadone, buprenorphine, or codeine phosphate. In contrast, withdrawal management for stimulant, inhalant, and cannabis dependence often involves supportive care and symptomatic medication. Understanding and identifying these triggers is a key step in managing psychological dependence. By recognizing the situations or emotions that incite … Read more

Alcohol consumption and risk of liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis PMC

High alcohol consumption should be avoided, and people drinking at high levels should receive interventions to reduce their intake. In comparison to our earlier meta-analysis,(13) the strengths of this meta-analysis lie in its clear definition of the outcome, and its methodological rigour. For example, we excluded studies with insufficient number of cases or adjustment,(77) and … Read more

How Long Does Weed Marijuana Stay in Your System?

Your age, weight, percentage of body fat, metabolism, physical activity and genetics can all impact how long cannabis compounds remain in your body. While saliva and blood testing pick up very recent use, hair testing is mainly valuable for detecting drug use from quite some time ago. Each half an inch of hair captures around … Read more