Author: Gary Jackson

MentalHelp has partnered with several thought leaders in the mental health and wellness space, so we can help you make informed decisions on your wellness journey. MentalHelp may receive marketing compensation from these companies should you choose to use their services. Crack anhedonia (as mentioned above), is a common and devastating effect of crack abuse. […]

Correspondingly, an individual that is extremely muscular but of shorter stature will have a higher BAC than someone taller than them of the same composition. Saliva tests can detect alcohol two hours after consumption, and hair tests can detect alcohol for up to 90 days. Hair testing can be used to detect the use of […]

Experimental studies have been few and it is premature to conclude that DMT may have clinically relevant uses. Formation of IAA was thought to be likely due to oxidase deamination of NMT (Barker et al., 1980), but was later established to be also in part by direct deamination by MAO (Barker et al., 1982). “The […]

The animal, in this sense, works as an anchor to keep us safe at harbor while exploring stormy seas. Many people consider their pets to be family members, and research shows that the human–animal bond is a therapeutically powerful relationship. The mental health benefits of animal-assisted therapy for kids go even further. A therapy animal […]

However, there’s still limited research on the medicinal benefits of DMT. More studies are necessary before making any conclusive statements about its medical potential. DMT is one of the potent psychedelic drugs that has captivated and inspired users for centuries. If curious about trying DMT, it’s important to take certain steps to reduce your risk […]

If you must drink, it’s best to limit your alcohol intake. Treatment options are also available for those suffering from alcohol addiction. Alcohol is the main culprit in a hangover, but other components of alcoholic beverages might contribute to hangover symptoms or make a hangover worse. The researchers concluded that 25% to 30% of people […]

However, any ‘stress’ that is prolonged or chronic can become unpredictable and uncontrollable, resulting in a loss of sense of accomplishment or adaptability and the development of homeostatic dysregulation. This homeostatic dysregulation creates the potential for drug-seeking behaviors and possibly addiction. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person’s brain […]

If a person becomes addicted to these prescribed medications and can’t obtain them anymore, they may pursue illegal drugs like heroin to achieve the same pleasurable feeling. Why do people start taking opioids and why can’t they stop? Through interviews with users and experts, The New York Times created a visual representation of how these […]

The diary card may also include space for a general rating for the day and any medications or substances used (legal or illegal). These questions aid the individual in making the connections between a galvanizing event and the reaction s/he had to the event, as well as understanding how the emotional reaction impacts the self […]

You may be looking to know if you’re drinking too much post-summer haze of outdoor picnics and afternoons in the pub, or even how to cut down on alcohol and try more mindful drinking. Here, woman&home speaks to three doctors to reveal the real side-effects of everyday drinking and if your drinking habits could harm […]