You have probably heard about “whippets drug.” But did you know it is Nitrous Oxide in a canister? Whippets have been abused ever since Nitrous was identified as a potent anesthetic (a drug that relieves pain) in the late 18th century. Nitrous oxide abuse has been linked to 20 reported occurrences of fatalities in recent…
https://www.thethaipress.com/2023/92054</ In 2021, a survey indicated that 12% of American adults consume weed. Additionally, 48.2 million of American adults tried weed in 2019. Amidst never-ending conversations about “is weed addictive,” in July 2022, around 20 US states legalized medicinal and recreational weed or marijuana. So, if you smoke weed or inhale secondhand weed smoke, read…
Substance abuse affects 21.2 million Americans and only 11% of those individuals ever get the treatment they require. It is not due to a lack of addiction treatment centers but rather due to a lack of knowledge and guidance. One out of every five people struggling with substance abuse claims they don’t know where to…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) is most common in veterans because they are exposed to horrible and life-threatening experiences, a recent study indicated. The report also reveals that around 10-15% of veterans who have served in any war have the chance to develop PTSD. Those struggling with PTSD are not alone; ChoicePoint remembers and honors PTSD…
Lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD, also sometimes known as acid, is a synthetic chemical considered an illegal hallucinogenic drug. It has a long-lasting effect on the user’s perceptions and can be detected on drug tests. Hence, LSD is classified as a Schedule I drug, indicating that this acid is not currently accepted for medical use.…
Recovering from addiction is not a smooth path; there will be many ups and downs. Mothers in recovery may find it difficult to cope with downtimes. Studies say that mothers either don’t start the treatment or quit after some time. That’s why ChoicePoint approached top-rated mother influencers who may encourage mothers to start the recovery…
Did you know? It is reported that alcohol abuse is one of the leading causes of liver inflammation in the US. In 2015, 20% of the liver transplants were performed due to the damage done by alcohol. Therefore, drinking alcohol more than what the liver can process can damage the liver and cause alcohol-related liver…
Telehealth or Virtual care is set to be one of the most effective forms of treatment. More and more people are eager to connect with their healthcare providers virtually due to its easier accessibility and cost-effectiveness. In today’s busy world, when convenience is the key, virtual care has proven to be a blessing everyone can…
According to the latest article published on BBC, mothers are using cannabis to help them do better parenting. However, scientific studies reveal that Cannabis use is linked with problems during and after pregnancy. Therefore, we have decided to publish the content title: “Five Gynecologists Talks about the Possible Side Effects of Cannabis Use During and After…
Alcohol is the third-leading yet preventable cause of mortality in the United States, with an estimated 95,000 individuals (roughly 68,000 men and 27,000 women) dying each year. On the other hand, over 106,000 people died from opioid overdoses in 2021. Drinking Alcohol and drug consumption can have long-lasting negative effects on your mind and body.…