Ethyl alcohol also referred to as Ethanol, is an acronym for ETOH that causes intoxication and is present in alcoholic beverages. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, breathing in Ethanol can irritate the nose, throat, and lungs. Additionally, Ethanol exposure might result in headaches, nausea, and sleepiness. You may be in need of…
Did you know that out of 21 million US citizens suffering from substance abuse, only 11% of them acquire treatment? The idea of bearing the costs of expensive substance abuse rehab can be the main reason that addictions go untreated, and some people could get discouraged from enrolling. However, substance abuse is now covered by…
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…
Did you know that 10 million Americans abuse prescription opioids and 48,006 people died in the United States from opioid overdose in 2020? Opioids are a class of drugs clinically prescribed primarily for analgesic (pain-killing), sedative (sleep-inducing), and antitussive (anti-cough) properties. Therefore, opioids have a high propensity to be abused and can result in fatal…
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.…
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…
An average American makes around $4365 per month and spends more than $456 on Healthcare. Considering this, the sudden spike in gas prices in New Jersey has raised concerns about traveling to clinics to receive treatment. In such hard times, Telehealth clinics are stepping up and ensuring you receive the treatment you deserve. The main…
Alcohol addiction is getting worse with each passing day. More than 19.7 million people in the United States suffer from drug and alcohol addiction, and every 1 in 4 deaths is the result of a drug overdose. With proper addiction treatment and counseling, this number can drop, and lives can be saved. Therefore, choosing the…