En cualquier caso en que sospeche de una sobredosis, llame al 911. Además, en el caso de los opioides, que incluyen fentanilo, heroína y analgésicos de venta con receta, la naloxona puede revertir una sobredosis y posiblemente salvar la vida de su ser querido. Aprenda cómo usarla y cómo conseguirla.
Your loved one may want treatment for alcohol or other drugs, but wish to continue using medical marijuana. Many programs won't allow it. Learn what you can do to help.
Aunque el abasto de cocaína a Estados Unidos parece haberse mantenido estable en los últimos años e incluso aparenta haberse reducido, las sobredosis mortales por esta sustancias han ido en aumento.
El consumo de metanfetamina ha aumentado en los años recientes. Aún más preocupante que el alza en el consumo es el dramático aumento de las muertes por sobredosis por metanfetamina.
Big alcohol and tobacco are poised to market marijuana products using tried and true playbooks. Learn what you can do to protect against well-funded marketing tactics aimed at youth in an attempt to get lifetime consumers.
Marijuana is increasingly being used when pregnant or nursing. It's important to understand the risks and how it can impact the developing baby. Just as with alcohol, there is no safe amount to use when expecting or nursing.
On September 1, 2014, I drove my oldest son in an overloaded car to Worcester State University. I had never felt such pride in my 18 years of parenthood. I dreamt of this milestone. For months, I planned, shopped and looked toward an incredibly bright future.
Una vez que alguien ha dejado de tomar sustancias durante un tiempo, su organismo es más sensible en caso de recaída a una sobredosis porque su tolerancia ya es menor, es decir, su cuerpo ha perdido la costumbre de procesar drogas como antes. Por ello, la dosis que alguna vez usó regularmente, ahora puede ser fatal.
Have you ever wondered if second-hand smoke from marijuana can harm children? Can it show up in a drug test? Learn more about the effects of second-hand and third-hand smoke.
A menudo, mientras consumen sustancias, los jóvenes no aprenden las habilidades básicas para la vida, como organizar su tiempo, entrevistarse para un trabajo o administrar su dinero. Estas habilidades pueden ayudar a las personas en recuperación a continuar mejorando su calidad de vida al terminar el tratamiento.
Want to stay asleep when under anesthesia? Learn how marijuana use can interfere with falling and staying asleep as well as contribute to other complications.
Allowing teens and young adults to use cannabis in your home so that they "learn" what it's like to use it can backfire. Learn more about the potential risks including addiction for youth.
Are you familiar with getting "crossed"? It's a term teens use to describe using marijuana and alcohol at the same time. The effects and risks are even greater than using either substance alone.
Healthcare experts are concerned over the use of high potency cannabis products and their impact on mental health. Learn about the risks and what you can do to protect loved ones.
You may face fines, community service or jail time if minors use marijuana in your home. Learn more about social hosting laws and marijuana as well as what you can do to protect your child and yourself.
More drivers are taking to the roads under the influence of marijuana, unaware that their driving skills are impaired. Learn what to look for in terms of impairment and how to keep loved ones safe.
What are the best treatment options for helping youth or adults with a marijuana problem or addiction? Here are four effective therapies to consider when treating Cannabis Use Disorder.
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