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Alcohol Dementia

Alcohol Dementia

What is Alcohol Dementia? – There are many health effects related to alcohol use, both short- and long-term. Chronic, excessive alcohol consumption can result in an increased risk of developing many types of cancer, and can also result in a higher risk of liver-related disease.

Opioid Withdrawal

Opioid Withdrawal

Opioid Withdrawal Timeline, Symptoms, and Treatment – Opioid drugs, including prescription narcotics and illicit substances like heroin, can induce withdrawal symptoms in just a few hours after the last dose, and symptoms can persist for up to a week. Withdrawal is not usually life-threatening, but without medical supervision and pharmaceutical intervention, it is more likely to lead to relapse. Opioid withdrawal symptoms include the following: