New research shows that cannabis may reduce alcohol consumption short-term, but experts caution against substitution due to unknown long-term effects.

Aloe vera is a medicinal plant that’s been used to treat various health conditions for thousands of years. It’s usually safe to use also vera directly from the plant or you can buy it in gel form.

The most common way to use essential oils is to inhale them, both for their scent and therapeutic properties. However, they can also be used diluted with a carrier oil and applied to the skin.

Substance use disorder (SUD) affects a person’s ability to control their use of alcohol or drugs. SUD can affect various areas of a person’s life, such as work, school, or family responsibilities.

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