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In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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