Author: Gary Jackson

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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 03, 2025

Gary Jackson

Forgiveness, Apologizing, and Taking Responsibility: Real vs Fake

On the surface, making amends might sound as simple as offering a sincere apology for your treatment of others, but there’s more to this cornerstone Twelve Step practice. There are many profound differences between giving someone an apology and making amends with them. Simply put, an apology is like putting a band aid on a […]

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April 03, 2025

Gary Jackson

Alcohol Detox Diet: Foods to Help Detox from Alcohol Detoxification

It’s important to note that in some cases, alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous or even life-threatening. That’s why it’s crucial you speak to a healthcare professional before significantly reducing your alcohol consumption. Recovering from a drug addiction requires a strong body and mind. For both to work together, a healthy, well-planned diet will give a […]

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April 03, 2025

Gary Jackson

Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT for Addiction Treatment

DBT may be covered by your insurance provider in conjunction with your inpatient or outpatient treatment plan. To see if your insurance provider covers all or at least part of the cost of rehab treatment, call us or use our online verification form below. Research by McMain et al. (2018) in the “American Journal of […]

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April 03, 2025

Gary Jackson

Interrupted Memories: Alcohol-Induced Blackouts National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

In an effort to fill in gaps in theirmemory because of alcohol-induced blackouts, people use a variety of strategiesto reconstruct their experiences (Nash andTakarangi, 2011). The most common reconstruction strategy is to askfriends who were present, and who may or may not have also been intoxicated.Consequently, in their quest to learn about their actions while […]

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April 03, 2025

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Detox Cleanse: Things to Try At Home and What to Avoid

Just boil a cup of water, steep the green tea, then muddle in juice from 1/2 a lemon and a handful of fresh mint leaves. Your skin expels toxins through sweat, including heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. If that feels too difficult, you can start by turning your notifications off. Another […]

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April 03, 2025

Gary Jackson

Depression treatment centers: What to know

Inpatient rehab costs vary widely due to factors like treatment complexity, stay duration, and location. Additionally, they should familiarize themselves with the treatment program. Before choosing a center, they can call or visit the facility and meet the medical team who will be caring for them. Physical health and mental health go hand in hand, […]

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April 03, 2025

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Alcohol Use Disorder: What to Expect When You Quit Drinking

Truth be told, many studies suggest alcohol exacerbates symptoms of mental health issues a person could have, including depression and anxiety disorders. There is a true connection between alcohol addiction and depression. Alcohol affects the central nervous system directly, and over time, the side effects have proven to be life-threatening. How Effective Is Drug Rehab? […]

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April 03, 2025

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Depressant Drugs: Facts and Long-Term Effects Missouri Alcohol & Drug Rehab

Users would snort or smoke the free-base etaqualone hydrochloride salt. In general, benzodiazepines are safe and effective in the short term, although cognitive impairments and paradoxical effects such as aggression or behavioral disinhibition occasionally occur. A minority of patients react to benzodiazepines with paradoxical agitation. Long-term use is controversial due to adverse psychological and cognitive […]

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April 03, 2025

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Delta-8 THC Disposable Weed Pens & Vapes

It’s often possible to spot black market disposables before you open the box. Avoid delta 8 disposables without a clear brand name or ones with branding that rips off familiar intellectual properties. You can tell a lot by the effort a company puts into packaging and design. You’ll need to perform your due diligence and […]

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April 03, 2025

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UNODC launches Synthetic Drug Strategy to prevent global crisis

Behavioral therapy can improve a person’s self-esteem and feelings of self-worth while teaching healthy stress coping mechanisms and communication tools—both of which can help prevent relapse. According to the MTF Survey, it was the second most commonly used drug behind marijuana among surveyed high school seniors, with an annual prevalence of use over 11%. When the […]

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