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When functioning normally, the esophageal sphincter also prevents stomach acid from flowing into the esophagus. However, sometimes the esophageal sphincter doesn’t close all the way or opens when it shouldn’t, allowing the contents of the stomach to flow into the esophagus, resulting in acid reflux. According to research, about 20% of Americans have gastroesophageal reflux…

Drug education in schools equips students with the knowledge they need about the risks, consequences, and realities of drug abuse. It enables them to make informed decisions, develop critical thinking skills related to peer pressure, and help foster a drug-free environment. Drug Addiction, on the other hand, is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that…

MNT also spoke with Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS, a doctor of clinical nutrition specializing in alcohol and sober nutrition, and author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink, not involved in the study. What she was saying is that you know, alcohol is so ingrained in every area of our society. And so,…

Before getting approval for therapy use, both the animal and the handler will have to go through various certifications with these groups and organizations. The process of animal therapy itself typically involves the animal’s handler, who is often the owner, bringing the animal to each session. The handler will work under a doctor’s guidance to…

The physical symptoms of withdrawal will be past their worst for most people, and the benefits of quitting alcohol will start to be noticeable. It’s no secret that alcohol plays a significant role in your liver health. Chronic and excessive alcohol consumption can destroy liver cells, which are necessary for filtering out harmful substances in…

They offer a safe and comfortable space to talk freely and openly about one’s experiences. They can provide an opportunity for older adults to connect with peers who have gone through similar struggles, providing a forum to share advice and strategies that have proven successful in managing their addiction. Assess older adults’ level of social…

Opting for the right foods and beverages can play a role in supporting your body’s natural detoxification process after alcohol consumption. Remember that alcohol is absorbed the quickest in your small intestine. Having food in your stomach can slow down the absorption of alcohol while you’re drinking. In most cases, deliberately increasing your blood glucose…

Women have less dehydrogenase, an enzyme that breaks down alcohol in the stomach. This contributes to women reaching higher blood alcohol levels than men despite drinking the same amount of alcohol. The more you drink, the longer it takes for alcohol to leave your body. One standard drink, which is equal to 12 ounces of…

A proper evaluation by a health care provider is needed to make the diagnosis. Endocarditis occurs when bacteria or other germs enter the bloodstream and travel to the heart. During IV drug use, bacteria from the injection needle enter the blood stream. Welcome to the Church of Safe Injection: Clean syringes are salvation and membership…

This means maybe putting away the cell phone if you are with someone making amends, or turning down background noise if you are making a call to make amends. Do whatever possible to show respect for the situation and the person to whom you are making amends is the order of the day. In the…