Author: Gary Jackson

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), almost 24% of fatal opioid overdoses in 2020 involved prescription opioids like oxycodone. However, in the face of this crisis, healthcare providers and medical professionals have become better-versed at educating patients about these drugs. They’ve revised their prescription approaches to minimize risk and have developed better protocols […]

Although it is well established that alcohol can cause cancer, this fact is still not widely known to the public in most countries. In addition, enforcing drink driving countermeasures and securing access to screening, brief interventions, and treatment are effective and ethically sound interventions. The most cost-effective interventions are at the focus of WHO-led SAFER […]

This means they may find it difficult to manage their use of cocaine and may experience addiction in the most severe cases of SUD. Inpatient treatment centers are a desirable choice for many crack abusers because these centers keep the user away from the drug and anyone using it. Inpatient programs can also provide the […]

Healthcare providers should use clinical interventions and modalities to heal symptoms of mood disorders and trauma through individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and medication management. By educating families on substance use disorders, they can be more empathetic and understanding of each family member’s experience including their own. Without such accounting, initiatives to increase family […]

Below we explore the specific parts of the body alcohol affects. Drinking also adds calories that can contribute to weight gain. And drinking raises the risk of problems in the digestive system. The morning after a night of over-imbibing can cause some temporary effects on your brain. Things like trouble concentration, slow reflexes and sensitivity […]

Is there a case to be made that we are simply keeping pace with an aging population? Americans and AA members have maintained the same pace over the last 31 years (AAs being 32% older that the average American in both 1983 and 2014). So it looks like we’re getting older, but so is everyone. […]

A drug overdose means that an individual has consumed a toxic amount of a substance. According to the National Harm Reduction Coalition, ingesting too much of one or multiple drugs can harm the body. From 2009 to 2019, the age-adjusted death rate for drug overdose increased from 11.9 per 100,000 to 21.6. If you use […]

Welcome to our in-depth exploration of Victory Programs, a pivotal organization committed to assisting individuals grappling with addictions and living with HIV/AIDS. Through decades of dedicated service, Victory Programs has stood as a testament to the power of collective effort and compassionate support, transforming countless lives by offering a fresh start and renewed hope. Genesis […]

These results have been repeated dozens of times in different populations, looking at all different kinds of alcohols and moderate vs. heavy alcohol doses. The subjects still get the initial spike in urine flow after the first drink, but then urine flow dies down. Even though the subjects take 4 more drinks over the next […]

In a world where addiction threatens to derail lives, recovery centers play a pivotal role in offering the necessary support and resources for those seeking sobriety. Rockland Recovery stands as one of these establishments, offering a holistic approach to addiction treatment and recovery support. This review is aimed at shedding light on the key aspects […]