Author: Gary Jackson

The effects of alcohol on a fetus are pretty well-known but Accutane can also cause serious problems if taken while pregnant. Alcohol consumption and Accutane can also have serious effects on the lipids/triglycerides in the blood. If anyone notices these symptoms while taking Accutane, they should stop taking the medication immediately and call a doctor. […]

However, brain imaging SPECT studies reported that THC did not lead to a significant increase in dopamine release even though the dose was sufficient for participants to experience psychotic symptoms, suggesting a non-central role for striatal DA in THC-elicited psychosis (42). In line with this knowledge, in their randomized, double blind clinical trial, Morgan et […]

Even people who are not ready to give up crack can learn ways to use it more safely, and to plan for the day when they are ready to give it up. You may also experience symptoms of psychosis, such as delusions or hallucinations, in severe cases. All Addiction Resource content is medically reviewed or […]

In order to progress to steps two through twelve, you must embrace step one. You will be unable to go further in your recovery if you cannot recognize that you and alcohol do not mix. When alcoholism or alcohol use disorder begins to take control of a family, usually one of the first things to […]

Relapse means going back to using after you’ve been abstinent for some time. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 40 to 60 percent of people who were once addicted to drugs will eventually relapse. This helps you safely manage thoughts about using substances again. Discussions often revolve around dealing with everyday situations without […]

This may lead to severe adverse health reactions and possibly life-threatening consequences. If you suffer from insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, or seizures, your doctor may prescribe a class of drugs called central nervous system (CNS) depressants. These medications are designed to slow your brain down, relax your muscles, and provide a sense of calm. It […]

She was very successful initially, but her career quickly declined, in part due to her drinking. Actor and comedian Verne Troyer, well known for playing Mini-Me in the ‘Austin Powers’ film series, died at the age of 49 in 2018. He announced that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2011, and in 2012, […]

By Buddy T Buddy T is a writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Because he is a member of a support group that stresses the importance of anonymity at the public level, he does not use his photograph or his real name on this website. […]

Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms have tightly spaced gills that turn black with maturity. When the stem or cap is damaged or removed, this type of magic mushroom tends to have a bluish-purplish color. Psilocybe semilanceata mushrooms are considered to be highly potent and are characterized by large brown leather-like caps that often are attached to curved […]

For a discussion of the nonmedical use of drugs, see drug use. Most commonly recognized as marijuana, cannabis acts like a hallucinogen but also produces depressant-like effects. It is a Schedule I drug (i.e., it has a high potential for addiction) but has increasing medicinal uses in the United States. Still, marijuana is often abused by those who do not […]