A seizure is "a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain" that leads to "changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness," according to the Mayo Clinic. Seizures can have different causes. Sometimes a medical condition like epilepsy can be the reason. So can certain ... Read More
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What is Afrin? Addiction & Side Effects of Nasal Spray
Updated October 8, 2024 Some people with chronic sinus problems become dependent on nasal sprays like Afrin, which offers short-term relief from congestion and other symptoms of hay fever and the common cold. Afrin is one of a number of nasal sprays that can have different active ingredients and thus be more or less ... Read More
What Does Meth Do to the Brain?
Methamphetamines, better known as meth or crystal meth, don't receive attention on a national level like the opiate epidemic, but that doesn't mean meth use isn't a significant problem in many areas of the country. Around 1.6 million people in the United States use meth regularly, with use most prevalent in ... Read More
Sherlock Holmes & Drug Abuse – It’s Elementary My Dear Watson
Updated November 15, 2019 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic character Sherlock Holmes was a masterful investigator. You wouldn’t want anyone else on the case. He was a genius at putting together the puzzle pieces of a mystery to find the culprit of a crime. Holmes was nothing, however, if not a drug addict. Holmes' ... Read More
The 10 Drugs That Were in Elvis Presley’s System When He Overdosed – and Other Revelations
It has been over 40 years since Elvis Presley's death in 1977, but in many ways, his legend lives on. Elvis was a musical and cultural icon who will never truly die, from a societal standpoint, and his influence is not easily forgotten. While Elvis is best known for his musical and acting performances, there is much ... Read More
Women’s Drug of Choice: Gender Differences in Substance Abuse
Women's drug of choice – do women prefer one drug type over the other? The research done has shown that women and men have different preferences when it comes to their drug of choice. Understanding gender differences in substance abuse, including differences in their drug of choice, can be a very important step in ... Read More
Ketamine Safety: Facts from a Medical Expert
Ketamine has earned a reputation for being a “miracle drug” for those with hard-to-treat, suicidal depression. That has spurred a growing number of providers nationwide, including FHE Health, to prescribe the drug. Ketamine’s meteoric success as an antidepressant has raised questions about the drug’s safety, ... Read More
Drug Profile: Lunesta
Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for many people. Up to 50 percent of American adults experience at least occasional inability to sleep, while roughly 10-15 percent of the public suffers from chronic insomnia. When sleep disorders like insomnia get in the way of your ability to function, your doctor might ... Read More
