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More Than 4,000 Pounds of Khat Seized at Atlanta Airport: So What Is Khat?
Key Points A drug that many Americans have probably never encountered just became the subject of one of Atlanta’s more unusual recent drug seizure announcements.
Alcoholic Ketoacidosis: Symptoms, Causes, and When It Becomes an Emergency
Key Points Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, weakness, and dehydration after heavy drinking can look like an especially severe hangover. Sometimes, they are signs of something
Can Ozempic Reduce Alcohol Cravings? What the Semaglutide Research Actually Shows
Updated on: September 2, 2026 by John Ingham Key Points Reports that people taking Ozempic suddenly lose interest in alcohol have circulated for several years.
Zero Proof Drinks in Recovery: Does Intent Matter?
Key Points For a long time, the drink menu for someone who did not consume alcohol was pretty uninspiring. Water. Coca-Cola. Sweet tea. Maybe a
Medications for Alcohol Detoxification: What Is Used During Alcohol Withdrawal?
Key Points Stopping alcohol sounds simple in theory: stop drinking and allow alcohol to leave the body. For someone who has developed physical dependence on
Hangover vs. Alcohol Withdrawal: How to Tell the Difference
Key Points You wake up after drinking with a pounding heart, an uneasy stomach, sweating, anxiety, and hands that do not feel quite steady. It