Author: Gary Jackson

Author

Gary Jackson has been working as a social worker for 10 years now. He studied psychology at Boston University and, right after graduation, started helping people struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Now he is writing helpful articles in the fight against drug and alcohol addiction in this blog.

April 18, 2024

Gary Jackson

What are the side effects of the birth control pill?

Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Shulgin went on to develop a range of new compounds, with varying effects and risks, including MDMA and PMMA (paramethoxymethamphetamine), many of which ended up as versions of street ecstasy. It was many years after this that MDMA eventually appeared […]

Drug Addiction

April 18, 2024

Gary Jackson

Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

Are you ready to quit drinking or cut down to healthier levels? These tips can help you get started on the road to recovery. Understanding the available treatment options—from behavioral therapies and medications to mutual-support groups—is the first step. The important thing is to remain engaged in whatever method you choose. Research shows that most […]

Detox and Treatment

April 18, 2024

Gary Jackson

What are the effects of MDMA? National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA

Even small doses of ecstasy can harm your mental, physical, or emotional well-being. In nearly 25% of the samples, the researchers were unable to identify what was actually in the tablets. Unlike other recreational drugs such as cocaine and nicotine, which are derived from plants, ecstasy is synthesized by altering the structure of the amphetamine […]

Drug Addiction

April 18, 2024

Gary Jackson

Prenatal maternal alcohol exposure: diagnosis and prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome PMC

Although there is no treatment for FAS, there are strategies that can improve its symptoms. If you are consuming alcohol and trying to become pregnant or you are currently pregnant, reach out to a healthcare provider for help quitting. Although FAS is an incurable lifelong condition that is underdiagnosed, treatment can improve its symptoms. This […]

Alcohol Addiction

April 18, 2024

Gary Jackson

What Are the Early Signs of Addiction?

Substance abuse disorder is considered mild in the presence of two or three criteria. It is considered moderate in the presence of four or five signs. In the presence of six or more symptoms, substance use disorder is considered severe. In fact, sometimes the word addiction is reserved for the most severe cases. Because repeated […]

Drug Addiction

April 17, 2024

Gary Jackson

The 14 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks of 2024, by Food & Wine

Amass Riverine ($35 for a 750 mL bottle at the time of publication) is peppery, astringent, and overwhelmingly piney. You may like this drink if you go for forest-floor flavors, and we should note that several experts recommended it to us. Offering tame bitterness and light botanical flavors, these sodas are like a cross between […]

Detox and Treatment

April 17, 2024

Gary Jackson

Oxycodone and Alcohol: Is There a Safe Way to Mix Them? Delphi

These programs are best for individuals who have very serious substance use disorders who need additional support to get and stay sober. The potential for harm is not limited to the direct effects of the drugs themselves. Combining them regularly may lead to an individual being more apt to commit a crime, become the victim […]

Alcohol Addiction

April 17, 2024

Gary Jackson

Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment

We strive to create content that is clear, concise, and easy to understand. For example, if you are struggling with grief and the loss of a loved one, acceptance can help you effectively work through your grief without reacting to it and making the situation worse. For example, identify a dysfunctional belief you have about […]

Detox and Treatment

April 17, 2024

Gary Jackson

What Is Salvia? Use, Effects, Risks, and More

Whole aromatic leaves should be used sparingly for just the right amount of flavor. You can also buy sage dried and ground to use in the dishes you prepare. There are some reports of individuals experiencing a loss of sensation on one side of their body or thrashing uncontrollably with motions that appear like convulsions […]

Drug Addiction

April 17, 2024

Gary Jackson

What Are Shrooms? And Other Magic Mushroom FAQs

While some people take magic mushrooms solely for their psychoactive effects, researchers have also explored psilocybin’s potential therapeutic benefits. Hospital admissions related to the use of magic mushrooms are often connected to what is known colloquially as a “bad trip.” Dive into the scientific nitty-gritty as we unpack groundbreaking studies surrounding psychedelics. These may take […]

Drug Addiction