Author: Gary Jackson

These “flashbacks” can occur days, weeks, or even months after your last acid trip. During a bad acid trip, you may feel scared and confused. You may experience hallucinations that leave you terrified and distraught. The same factors that influence how long acid takes to kick in also influence how long the effects linger. The […]

There are a few types of urine tests, and some are more accurate than others. This kind of UTI can inflame the lining of your bladder enough for it to bleed and result in bloody urine, Tom Guzzo, M.D., chief of urology at Penn Medicine, tells SELF. “It’s almost like having tiny cuts or a […]

Recovery is a process of transformation in which we seek to become something greater, healthier, and happier than we’ve ever been. Unfortunately, for as many years as it has taken folks to get into recovery, they’d like to make up for lost time and be all better by next week. Sobriety isn’t a magic answer […]

While Molly is sometimes considered a “pure” form of MDMA, it often contains other drugs. In recent months, the deaths of several young people have been linked to molly. But the toxicology reports for two of the deceased — Jeffrey Russ, 23, and Matthew Rybarczyk, 20,  showed that Russ died from a fatal mix of […]

Psychological, genetic, and behavioral factors can all contribute to having the disease. Early sobriety may come with feelings of fatigue and the stress of dealing with challenges (people, places, and things that stimulate the urge to use). It’s impossible to know how you’ll react and how your life will change when getting and staying sober. The […]

Fatigue is also a common symptom of depression and an after-effect of anxiety. You also might feel tired from the many thoughts and emotions that can overwhelm you when you don’t have alcohol or drugs to numb them. Physical symptoms of anxiety can make you feel as if something scary is happening. Your breathing and […]

They are most often used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. How long they last inside the body depends on several factors, including age, weight, dosage and more. If you take a drug frequently or in large doses, there is a higher chance that it will build up in your system. Drugs travel […]

It is important to stay hydrated – especially when taking MDMA and similar drugs. To stay hydrated aim to drink half a pint (284mL) of water per hour. Young children may have an increased risk of seizures resulting from fever if they receive PCV13 at the same time as an inactivated influenza vaccine. A vaccine […]

On this occasion, he was intoxicated, carrying razor blades, complaining of auditory hallucinations, and threatening to kill himself if not provided shelter. A plan was developed to address his worsening problems and chronic misuse of the psychiatric emergency room. Alcohol abuse was present in both her parents’ families, and she reported physical and sexual abuse […]

Alcohol in the form of ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, is in alcoholic beverages. It’s also in mouthwash, some cooking extracts, some medicines and certain household products. Ethyl alcohol poisoning generally results from drinking too many alcoholic beverages in a short period of time. When a person is drunk, the first thing you need to […]