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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).
Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.