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Alcohol is transported through your blood and passes through various organs, including your lungs. Part of the alcohol is excreted via the alveoli. This is how police can measure the […]
Read more »Alcohol relaxes and you usually fall asleep quickly. When you drink a lot, your sleep becomes disrupted and you wake up earlier. You don’t get enough deep sleep causing you […]
Read more »Drugs can blur your boundaries and allows you to do things that you would never dare to do in a sober state. Unprotected sex can be the result. Alcohol and […]
Read more »Whether alcohol makes you gain weight depends on your lifestyle; what you eat, drink and how much you exercise. Alcoholic drinks are high in carbohydrates (7 calories per gram alcohol). […]
Read more »If you drink copious amounts of alcohol in one sitting, you can get alcohol poisoning. The alcohol concentration in blood and in the brain becomes so high that you can […]
Read more »When you drink a lot of alcohol you can get a hangover; unpleasant and debilitating effects felt after alcohol consumption that can make you feel ill. When you have a […]
Read more »When someone loses consciousness (e.g. passing out or a k-hole), there is a chance that they will choke on their own vomit. In such an event, make sure to put […]
Read more »The kidneys, together with the liver and the intestines, are the great ‘cleaners’ of your body. The kidneys work hard to remove the (harmful) substances from drugs. Waste products go […]
Read more »A k-hole is a very strong ketamine experience. During this, you are often unable to move or talk. Contact with the outside world is no longer possible. It is difficult […]
Read more »Damage to the brain.
Read more »Dissociation describes the separation of body and mind. This can present with the following effects: The feeling that your hands no longer belong to your body Your sense of touch […]
Read more »Some experiences from substances may give you new insights. Because your brain activity is altered, different thoughts may arise and you might gain new perspectives.
Read more »Problems getting an erection.
Read more »If this drug comes into contact with the skin or mucous membranes, (severe) irritation can occur.
Read more »An increase in pressure in the eyeball can cause visual disturbances.
Read more »Using poppers may damage the hemoglobin in your red blood cells. The altered hemoglobin (methemoglobin) is unable to transport oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.
Read more »When binging certain drugs, lips or nails can sometimes turn blue temporarily.
Read more »Chronic and habitual use may cause users to spend less time maintaining friendships, relationships, and family bonds. Over time, they may start to reject any forms of social interaction, isolating […]
Read more »A newborn baby of someone with heroin addiction is physically dependent on opioids and will develop withdrawal symptoms. After birth, the baby cries a lot, is easily startled, and has […]
Read more »Female heroin users often have irregular menstrual cycles or absence of their period. This does not prevent them from becoming pregnant, however. The inconsistency of menstrual cycles often causes these […]
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