The first step to solving a problem is acknowledging there is one. For many, this is the most difficult step. It requires not only humility and courage but also self-awareness (which can be hard to come by if you are struggling with an alcohol addiction). But how do you know if you have an alcohol problem?
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May
May
Narcan is an emergency drug used to reverse opioid intoxication during an overdose, and it comes in the form of a nasal spray. It binds to opioid receptors to block the effects of narcotics on the brain. Historically, Narcan has been used by paramedics and health workers and has only otherwise been available by prescription. Now, retailers have been permitted to sell Narcan (also known as naloxone) over the counter. Many people are asking, Is Narcan FDA approved? Who should get it? Here’s what we know about federal approval and sales of Narcan over the counter.
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Apr
Apr
Following the passing of my sister in August 2022, I struggled to wrap my mind around how Pip actually died. How did my sweet, hilarious sister become a statistic? How did she die from alcohol withdrawal? I knew it was possible, but as I mentioned previously, I never fathomed it could happen to me.