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• Gateway drug effect
  == Gateway Drug Effect == The '''Gateway Drug Effect''' (pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ drʌɡ ɪˈfɛkt/) is a theory suggestin
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• Alcohol detoxification
  '''Alcohol Detoxification''' ...ng withdrawal symptoms in individuals who have developed [[dependence]] on alcohol.
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• Effects of alcohol on the body
  == Effects of Alcohol on the Body == ...es and damage that can occur in the human body due to the consumption of [[alcohol]]. The effects can range from mild, such as temporary impairment of physica
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• Sugar alcohol
  == Sugar Alcohol == '''Sugar alcohol''' (pronunciation: /ˈʃʊɡər ˈælkəhɔːl/), also known as '''polyols'
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• Driving under the influence
  ...nce''' ([[DUI]]) is the act of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs (including recreational drugs and those prescribed by physic ...uence" in this context refers to the effect that the alcohol or drugs have on the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely.
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• Metadoxine
  ...adoxine''' (pronounced meh-tah-DOX-een) is a drug used in the treatment of alcohol intoxication and liver diseases. It is also known as '''pyridoxine-pyrrolid ...also has a protective effect on the liver, helping to prevent damage from alcohol and other toxins.
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• Alcohol use disorder
  '''Alcohol Use Disorder''' ...ing brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.
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• Lactitol
  '''Lactitol''' (/lækˈtɪtɔːl/) is a sugar alcohol used as a replacement sweetener in low sugar and sugar-free foods. It is de Lactitol is a low-calorie sweetener that provides a smaller effect on blood glucose levels than sugar. It is also used in the medical field as a
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• Absinthe
  ...now legally available in many countries, although often with restrictions on its thujone content. ...he are released, causing it to turn cloudy, a process known as the "louche effect".
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• Desmethyldiazepam
  ...ine drugs [[Diazepam]] and [[Chlordiazepoxide]]. It works by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter [[Gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA) at the [[GABA_A ...ncluding [[Anxiety disorders]], [[Insomnia]], [[Seizure disorders]], and [[Alcohol withdrawal syndrome]]. It is also used as a premedication for inducing seda
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• Carvedilol
  ...cut and "dilol" which is a chemical term referring to the presence of two alcohol groups in the molecule. ...d blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
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• Labetalol hydrochloride
  ...ved from the combination of "l-" (levo-) and "beta-alol" (beta blocker and alcohol). The "hydrochloride" refers to the hydrochloride salt form of the drug, wh ...blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
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• Chlordiazepoxide
  ...zodiazepines]]. It is primarily used to treat [[anxiety disorders]], acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and preoperative anxiety. ...act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect.
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• Labetalol
  ...ved from the combination of "l-" (levo-) and "beta-alol" (beta blocker and alcohol). The "l-" prefix indicates the levo- or left-handed isomer, which is the a ...blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
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• Drug use
  ...stances are classified as [[psychoactive drugs]] and can be legal (such as alcohol or nicotine), or illegal (such as cannabis or cocaine). ...This is the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
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• Disinfectants
  ...ms within the body, and from [[antiseptics]], which destroy microorganisms on living tissue. Disinfectants are also different from [[biocides]] - the lat * [[Alcohol]]: This is used to disinfect skin and surfaces. It works by denaturing prot
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• Contrave
  ...roblem drinking or opioid use. This medication can decrease the desire for alcohol and block the effects of opiate medications and opioid street drugs. It is ...[Naltrexone]]''': An opioid antagonist used primarily in the management of alcohol dependence and opioid dependence.
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• Substance intoxication
  ...ical changes that are directly attributable to the effect of the substance on the [[central nervous system]]. These changes may include impaired judgment There are several types of substance intoxication, depending on the substance involved. These include:
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• Corgard
  ...mical structure, specifically from the terms "naphthyl", "dioxolane", and "alcohol". ...blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
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• Antiarin
  ...toxic and can cause cardiac arrest if ingested. The compound is soluble in alcohol and slightly soluble in water.
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