Effects of hallucinogen withdrawal and overdose Effects of hallucinogen withdrawal: Long-term abuse of a hallucinogen may cause one to endure a series of unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms when not under the influence of the drug of choice. These symptoms are known as withdrawal and may include the following effects: Diminished speech Impaired reflexes Seizures Agitation Memory problems Muscle twitches Anxiety Confusion Depression Effects of hallucinogen overdose: If a hallucinogen is consumed to the extent that the body can’t safely metabolize it, then there is risk of experiencing an overdose. An overdose should be viewed as a potentially life-threatening problem, so one should seek emergency medical attention if any of the following effects become apparent: Loss of muscle control Tachycardia Coma Convulsions High blood pressure Muscle rigidity Rapid eye movement Seizure High pain tolerance
Sarcoma Awareness Month July 1st to 31st Sarcoma , also known as the ‘forgotten cancer’ , accounts for almost 1% of all cancers. Sarcoma is the general term for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and in the soft (also called connective) tissues. They can affect almost any part of the body. In general, patients with a bone or soft tissue diagnosis tend to be younger than the majority of cancer patients and has non-specific presentations like a lump that can be felt through the skin that may or may not be painful, bone pain , a broken bone that happens unexpectedly, such as with a minor injury or no injury at all , abdominal pain, weight loss . The prognosis and treatment differs markedly between the histological subtypes. Fast histological diagnosis and grading are therefore essential for treatment decisions and improvement of patient’s outcome. People can survive sarcoma if their cancer is diagnosed early, when treatments can be effective and before the sarcoma has...
We had a elder brought by his son, with behavioural issues and sleep disturbances. The father's had black eyes, swelling below them. On enquiring further - the son did accept losing temper as the patient would just not follow instruction, interrupt his work from home and disturb sleep at night too. Out of frustration he had hit him. He said he didn't want to do it, but just couldn't control it at times. This is a recurrent theme - despite wanting to take care, look after the elders, physical elder abuse is rampant in many parts of the society, even in India - where elders are supposedly 'respected' more. Elder abuse is an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. Physical abuse is non-accidental use of force against an elderly person that results in physical pain, injury, or impairment. Such abuse includes not only physical assaults such as hitting or shoving but the inappropriate use of drugs, restraints, or confine...
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