Alcohol is a psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties that has been widely used in many cultures for centuries. An alcoholic drink is a drink that contains the recreational drug ethanol, a type of alcohol produced by fermentation of grains, fruits, or other sources of sugar. The consumption of alcohol plays an important social role in […]
Drinking and driving is sometimes called driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), and involves operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of at least 0.08 percent. However, even a small amount of alcohol can lead to harmful situations. Some drivers may not even show warning signs of […]
Drugs are chemically designed substances that are used to cure, treat, prevent or diagnose any disease in humans or animals. If a chemically created agent promotes physical and mental well-being, then that can also be classified as a drug or a pharmaceutical agent. Basically, they alter the physiology of the host’s body. The first synthetic […]
What is tramadol? Tramadol is a prescription narcotic-like pain reliever. The extended-release form of tramadol is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. The extended-release form of tramadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain. Tramadol is a centrally acting analgesic with a multimode of action. It acts on serotonergic and noradrenergic nociception, while […]
Oxycodone, which is an analgesic or pain-relieving medication, may be prescribed to manage moderate acute pain episodes. It acts to reduce the activity of parts of the nervous system that pass on messages to relay the sensation of pain. It binds to opioid receptors found on the surface of nerve cells. This inhibits the pathways that allow nerve cells to […]
Adderall is a prescription medication that contains two drugs: amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It belongs to a class of medications called stimulants. It’s most commonly used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It’s also used to treat narcolepsy. Adderall is considered a first-choice treatment option for ADHD. Studies show that it improves attention and focus, and reduces […]
In Nigeria, the school health programmes are designed to ensure that students are as healthy as possible and to obtain the maximum benefit from education with the learning environment safe and conducive for learning. The school Health services are grouped under preventive and curative services provided for the pupils and staff within the school setting. […]
Alprazolam is widely used to treat anxiety, panic and stress by calming the brain. The Oschner Journal explains that benzos like Xanax bind to GABA receptors so that this neurochemical cannot. This makes neurons less excitable and leads to almost immediate symptom relief. This relief, or the “high” benzos provide, comes with side effects that […]
Alprazolam is widely used to treat anxiety, panic and stress by calming the brain. The Oschner Journal explains that benzos like Xanax bind to GABA receptors so that this neurochemical cannot. This makes neurons less excitable and leads to almost immediate symptom relief. This relief, or the “high” benzos provide, comes with side effects that […]
Alprazolam is widely used to treat anxiety, panic, and stress by calming the brain. The Oschner Journal explains that benzos like Xanax bind to GABA receptors so that this neurochemical cannot. This makes neurons less excitable and leads to almost immediate symptom relief. This relief, or the “high” benzos provide, comes with side effects that […]
