A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research assessed the safety and tolerability of cannabidiol (CBD) and alcohol ...

Older adults discharged from hospital with a new prescription for a sedative, especially a benzodiazepine or antipsychotic, are at increased risk of falls and other negative consequences, according to ...

How can cannabidiol (CBD) help reduce alcohol use disorder (AUD) without side effects that are commonly associated with traditional medications? This is what a recent study published in the British ...

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies (OS) to evaluate the effect of sedative drugs for LISA on respiratory outcomes and adverse effects.

Sedative-, hypnotic-, or anxiolytic- (SHA-) related disorders include SHA intoxication, SHA withdrawal, and SHA-use disorder. These disorders result from abuse of a class of medications known as ...

Insomnia, characterized by persistent difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep, is one of the most prevalent neurological disorders worldwide, impairing cognitive performance, emotional stability ...

Pediatric oral sedation for dental treatment often results in excessive sleepiness, nausea, and vomiting after the child is discharged, according to a new study in Anesthesia Progress. The findings ...

Since their effects were discovered approximately 180 years ago, inhalational anesthetics have been used for general anesthesia in surgical operations. However, the mechanism of their anesthetic ...

Alcohol can have a sedative effect and cause a person to fall asleep more quickly than usual. However, consuming alcohol can also cause sleep disruption and other adverse effects on people’s health.

Health authorities are warning the sedative effect could be deadly if mixed with alcohol and other drugs.