Kategori: Sober living
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Substance Use and Addiction in Athletes: The Case for Neuromodulation and Beyond PMC
Although caffeine improves performance, it is not illegal, does not incur health concerns, and fits the play-true requirement. Neither is alcohol nor tobacco/nicotine a major problem under the WADA Code since they also fit the play-true requirement in that they do not for the most part improve sporting performance, remain freely available to adults, and…
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Substance Use and Addiction in Athletes: The Case for Neuromodulation and Beyond PMC
Although caffeine improves performance, it is not illegal, does not incur health concerns, and fits the play-true requirement. Neither is alcohol nor tobacco/nicotine a major problem under the WADA Code since they also fit the play-true requirement in that they do not for the most part improve sporting performance, remain freely available to adults, and…
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Alcohol Detox 101: How to Take the First Step Into Your Sober Life
If you begin to experience serious withdrawal symptoms, drink enough to make the symptoms subside. The purpose of tapering off alcohol is to avoid major withdrawal symptoms so you can achieve sobriety safely. The time it takes to taper will depend on how long you’ve been drinking, how much you’ve been drinking and a variety…
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Cocaine Overdose How It Feels to Overdose on Cocaine
Many different types of treatment exist in a hospital setting if an individual has overdosed on cocaine. Most of the time, treatment will begin with the administration of benzodiazepines such as Valium or another sedative that can alcohol-induced blackouts blackout drunk alcohol blackouts help to lower the heart rate and the blood pressure. This can…
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Alcohol Allergies Can Cause Sneezing, Flushing, Headache
People with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) are also more likely to have alcohol intolerance. Alcohol allergies can cause your throat sneezing after drinking alcohol to feel tight, as if it’s closing up a bit. You can experience wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing fits because of this, says Dr. Glatter. Health Conditions: Colds cause mucus…
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Alcohol: Short-term and long-term effects
Therefore, if you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, you’ll need to steer clear of conventional beer and some other drinks. Some medications can stop your ALDH enzymes from working as well as they normally do. If you drink alcohol while taking these medications, you can experience alcohol intolerance. Medications called antihistamines can help…