Once you ingest alcohol, it passes through the portal vein to your liver and then to your heart via the hepatic vein. Alcohol is soluble in water, which allows it to spread throughout the body’s fluid compartments. The amount of fat versus ways to flush alcohol out of your system […]
Sober living
Growing up with a parent who has AUD can create an environment of unpredictability, fear, confusion, and distress, says Peifer. These conditions can take a toll on your sense of safety, which may then affect the way you communicate with and relate to others. Lessons from Al-Anon: Learning to Start […]
And you may wish to consult with your doctor before changing your exercise routine. But if no limitations exist, adding regular exercise to your detox regime can expedite your detox. Not to mention, establishing an exercise routine may have other positive outcomes on your overall health beyond removing cannabinoids from […]
Check out our blog posts and resource links for the latest information on substance abuse. Be sure to carefully clean the injection site prior to injecting (see ‘Mainlining’ section above for more detail). Because speed is often cut with such dangerous chemicals, it is very important not to miss your […]
As you age, the body’s mechanisms that protect you from free radicals diminish. Therefore, you’re at a greater risk of developing a wide range of health problems, including the neurodegenerative conditions that affect your cognition and memory. Dehydration can sap your skin of moisture and elasticity, leading to sagginess, dryness, […]