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Conversion to COUMADIN may beginconcomitantly with heparin therapy or may be delayed 3 to 6 days. To decrease your risk for bleeding, your doctor or other health care provider will monitor you closely and check your lab results (INR test) to make sure you are not taking too much warfarin. Tell your doctor right away […]

A better approach can be to set goals to taper or gradually lower one’s alcohol intake. This strategy may be most appropriate for anyone currently drinking heavily when they seek treatment, such as the chronic severe subtype. The intermediate familial subtype makes up 19% of Americans with alcohol use disorder. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse

Mattapan is anchored by Mattapan Square, a bustling commercial center with residential communities that stream off of it like tree branches. Victorian houses, along with lovely smaller brick homes, cascade off Blue Hill Avenue. Triple-deckers are, of course, everywhere, and in varying condition—it’s not unusual to see a dilapidated one right next door to a

This will create an environment that encourages people to seek help and provide much-needed support for those struggling with addiction. Compassion, education, and open dialogue can break down the barriers that prevent people from reaching out. We must understand addiction is not a choice, but a complex disease. Addressing Stigmas Online and in Discussions This

A number of factors can affect how quickly your body metabolizes opiate medications, according to a research review published in 2009. According to research, heroin and morphine are relatively quick to metabolize. One 2019 historical review of research points to evidence that heroin has a half-life of as little as 2 to 3 minutes, while