What Is Triple C, And What Are The Risks?

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Younger children should not use this medication unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional. Always read the product label for age recommendations and consult a pediatrician for children’s cold and cough relief. One of the most alarming consequences of Triple C’s misuse is its impact on the cardiovascular system. The primary active ingredient, dextromethorphan (DXM), […]

Effects of Performance-Enhancing Drugs

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Although there has been considerable media speculation that erythropoietin could have been implicated in the deaths of as many as 18 European professional bicycle racers between 1987 and 1991, there is no forensic documentation from verifiable sources substantiating this claim (388, 389). Meta-analyses of randomized trials in patients with cancer and in those with end-stage […]

Behavior Modification: Techniques, Applications, and Effectiveness

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The progress and outcome of the intervention can be measured and evaluated. First, a functional analysis of the antecedents and consequences of the problem behavior(s) must be identified. This allows for the determination of specific target behaviors that will become the focus of treatment. Then, certain variables can be manipulated via reinforcers and punishments to […]

How to Stop Drinking: 14 Tips for Success

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Oftentimes, the longevity and severity of your alcohol use disorder (AUD) will play a role in the withdrawal symptoms you experience. For example, individuals who have struggled with years of heavy drinking are more likely to develop serious withdrawal symptoms like seizures or delirium tremens. When alcohol detox is treated in an inpatient rehab facility, […]