Author: Gary Jackson

Drug overdose deaths rose from 38,329 in 2010 to 70,237 in 2017, and opioids caused 31,335 deaths in 2018 alone. The speed at which tolerance builds varies among individuals based on factors like dosage, frequency of use, and individual physiological characteristics. The swift development of tolerance significantly contributes to the risk of addiction and overdose, […]

Like traditional, in-person therapy, online therapy is talk-based, with online or over-the-phone sessions taking place either weekly, bi-weekly, or at a frequency agreed upon between the client and therapist. Some online therapy platforms have individuals pay for each session with a therapist, while others may require a monthly subscription. Subscription-based therapy session plans usually include […]

Many people with DTs also have dehydration, electrolyte imbalances or mineral deficiencies. Your healthcare provider can treat these by infusing you (through an IV in your vein) with the necessary vitamins and minerals. Some infusions come specially prepared for this type of situation. An example of this is an infusion that healthcare providers often refer […]

It is understandable that the writer may be emotionally charged. It is more important to make sure that you get out everything that you want to say. Writing a goodbye letter to alcohol is quite an amazing tool really. Once you start writing, you will realise that you have the ability to speak the truth […]

Typically, you may have to undergo another test to yield a positive or negative result. Drug test results can be inconclusive if the sample has been tampered with (adulterated). This could include drinking a lot of water right before testing or adding water to the sample. Detection times for meth depend on how much a […]

Your therapist can help you determine a therapy approach that best fits your unique needs and concerns. Having a parent with AUD doesn’t automatically mean you’ll develop the condition yourself. That said, you are four times more likely to develop it than someone who doesn’t have a parent with AUD. This state of hypervigilance is […]

Understanding relapse triggers and coping with cravings is essential in maintaining sobriety and developing better habits. One of the most important things to understand in addiction recovery is the triggers that can lead to relapse. Triggers provide a perfect example of why staying sober isn’t as simple as it seems. For many individuals, recognizing and […]

However, (2R,6R)-HNK does not appear to be as potent as ketamine in relieving the behavioral changes induced by chronic social defeat in mice (Yang et al., 2017), suggesting the involvement of both NMDAR-dependent and -independent pathways. Ketamine induces both synaptic and structural plasticity in the hippocampus, mPFC, and lateral habenula (Li et al., 2010, 2011; […]

Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Vicodin […]

This means that you may be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages in moderation with GERD. Someone else with GERD may experience worsening symptoms of heartburn after drinking a small amount of alcohol. Alcohol can damage the esophagus, which may worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In April 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]