How closely linked are sleep apnea and hypertension? To what extent does obstructive sleep apnea contribute to the development of high blood pressure? When persons with sleep apnea utilize continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), does their blood quality improve? Keep reading to get the details on all of this and more. The link between obstructive […]
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If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, your physician will most likely advise you to undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This treatment approach may cause some discomfort, particularly in the beginning, but it does have the potential to improve a person’s quality of sleep by reducing the likelihood that they
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As an employee of the Department of Transportation (DOT), drug and alcohol testing should not come back positive. Therefore, the result is an evaluation with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Drug & Alcohol Testing Program (DATP) – The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates all persons who possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL). DOT requires all driver’s to follow
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How are you feeling? Would you like to explore your feelings and learn how to better cope with them? Do you want to look at where your feelings are coming from? The Easiest way to escape a problem is to find a solution to it! Running away from any problem only increases the distance from
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This disease called Addiction is like any other disease. It’s chronic and organic. The chronic part of this disease is that it’s fatal. The organic part of this disease targets the brain, which is an organ. As with all diseases, it is accompanied by structural changes in organs and the tissue. We know that with continued use, the disease gets worse. This disease known as Addiction is
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Most drugs of abuse target the brain’s reward system, whether directly or indirectly. These substances flood the reward system with dopamine that regulates movement, emotion, motivation, and feelings of pleasure. Dopamine is naturally activated during exercise, when a person smells good food, during sexual activities and other pleasurable events. How Drugs and Alcohol Interact with
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