Author: Gary Jackson

A test-tube study indicated that DMT protected human brain cells from damage caused by lack of oxygen and increased cell survival (5). Some experience euphoria and a feeling of enlightenment, while others go through severe anxiety and panic. It’s not uncommon for those taking Ayahuasca to experience both positive and negative effects from the brew. […]

Although the exact cause of alcohol use disorder is unknown, there are certain factors that may increase your risk for developing this disease. The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health. The Dietary […]

We publish material that is researched, cited, edited and reviewed by licensed medical professionals. The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers. Your brain is wired to […]

In-patient treatment programs can help people go through cocaine withdrawal in a safe and medically monitored setting. Medical and mental health professionals can provide guidance and can treat any symptoms as needed. This can make withdrawal easier and might make success more likely. In 2013, cocaine accounted for almost 6 percent of all admissions to […]

For those who love someone living with an addiction, it is very difficult to sit back and let the crisis play out to its fullest extent. It’s common for someone with AUD to try to blame their drinking on circumstances or others around them, including those who are closest to them. It’s common to hear them […]

Counselors are an important part of addiction therapy, and their role and involvement in the treatment process is instrumental to recovery. While this trust takes time to develop, patients should eventually feel comfortable speaking freely during sessions, feel relief after an appointment and feel a desire to go back. Others work with a counselor and […]

Neurotransmitters have many responsibilities and roles within the brain. Disrupting them with molly can cause significant, and sometimes permanent, brain damage and impairment. These stimulant effects, combined with prolonged physical activity, a hot environment, and other drugs, can result in unpredictable and serious physical complications. However, there are also some common adverse effects, as well […]

You can cover your face and the canister with a bag or a mask. You can also put the gas into a balloon and inhale it that way. By affecting the brain’s reward center, you can develop a psychological dependence on whippits. Although whippits don’t affect intelligence, memory, or concentration, they still have side effects. […]

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are similar to PHP because they don’t involve live-in services. While relapse is a normal part of recovery, for some drugs, it can be very dangerous—even deadly. If a person uses as much of the drug as they did before quitting, they can easily overdose because their bodies are no longer […]

Suicide prevention is primary with respect to alcohol use, but must take into account the alcohol abuse especially in cases where the alcohol use facilitates suicide behavior. In our research, it was found that a higher frequency and quantity of alcohol consumed plays a major role in death by suicide. The more heavily and habitually […]