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Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.