Author: Gary Jackson

When ecstasy use is followed by vigorous physical activity, it can lead to a potentially dangerous rise in body temperature known as hyperthermia. Unlike other recreational drugs such as cocaine and nicotine, which are derived from plants, ecstasy is synthesized by altering the structure of the amphetamine molecule. MDMA is commonly found in tablet or […]

Supporting your loved one with AUD can be extremely beneficial to their recovery. This may involve keeping them safe while they’re drinking or offering to help find a treatment that suits them. However, taking care of yourself should be of utmost importance, and it’s OK to take a step back at times and redirect attention […]

Living with someone who misuses alcohol can be stressful, so receiving support can often be very helpful. Read more about the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and alcohol support. One of the main beliefs behind AA is that alcoholic dependence is a long-term, progressive illness and total abstinence is the only solution. It’s also called alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction […]

Patient confidentiality laws prevent them from sharing this information with law enforcement. Injecting it carries the highest risk of bloodborne infections, but you can also contract infections by smoking and snorting coke. This means you need more of a substance to get the same effect you once did. Healthline does not endorse the use of […]

DMT is one of the active ingredients in ayahuasca, a psychedelic tea native to South America. Its street names include dimitri, businessman’s special, the spirit molecule, changa, or fantasia. People from various cultures have used it for hundreds of years for ritual and religious practices as well as recreationally. It’s made by combining a source […]

It isn’t mandatory to identify yourself but it might be helpful if you are attending your first meeting. Many meetings begin with a reading from the Big Book — frequently a portion of Chapter 5 (“How It Works”) or Chapter 3 (“More About Alcoholism”). A statement about anonymity in A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), voluntary fellowship […]

No matter what form of alcohol you drink, if you have trouble cutting down or stopping and your drinking has negative consequences in your life, you likely have a problem with alcohol. Oar is a science-based platform that helps people drink less or stop drinking. Complete an online assessment and get connected with a medical provider who […]

Our experienced and compassionate team is here to help those who are struggling with addiction to party drugs find the support and resources they need to begin the journey to recovery. We believe that recovery is possible, no matter how hopeless a situation may seem. That’s why we offer a range of evidence-based treatment programs […]

The important thing is to remain engaged in whatever method you choose. Based on clinical experience, many health providers believe that support from friends and family members is important in overcoming alcohol problems. But friends and family may feel unsure about how best to provide the support needed. The groups for family and friends listed […]

Once neuroadaptation has occurred, removal of alcohol from the organism leads to a withdrawal syndrome. Glutamate is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain; it exerts its effects via several receptor subtypes, including one called the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. Glutamate systems have long been implicated in the acute reinforcing actions of alcohol, and alcohol effects […]