October 2023

An overdose occurs when a person takes a toxic amount of a substance. During a methamphetamine overdose, people may pass out or stop breathing. They can experience severe symptoms that could lead to significant health complications or death. However, the number of meth users during this time did not increase as steeply. The new study suggests higher-risk patterns of methamphetamine use may be contributing to...

On the flip side, the same study showed that drinking a ton of water before a test can drastically dilute the amount of alcohol that shows up. 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. Genetic, environmental, and physical and mental health...

Ultimately, disclosing your recovery status to others is a very personal decision and the timing of it depends on a variety of factors. That being said, your most important priority needs to be protecting your recovery. This means taking care to not put yourself in situations where your recovery is likely to be at risk. Be open and honest about your past and express your...