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, 2024

Gary Jackson

Synthetic Cannabinoids National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA

Smoking K2/Spice is the most common way that people use this drug. They roll the material into handmade cigarettes or put it into pipes and smoke it. People also buy K2 vape juice to use in electronic cigarettes and other devices. Some users make K2 tea by adding the drug to herbal tea or they […]

Drug Addiction

April 03, 2024

Gary Jackson

Ketamine: Effects, Medical Uses, Risks

The cost of an infusion can vary widely and is typically paid out of pocket. “At the antidepressant dose, ketamine transiently worsens their symptoms of psychosis,” Krystal says. “I think it’s probably less addictive than opioids, but it’s not without its risks,” says Shatzberg, who is the director of Stanford University’s Mood Disorders Center. Indeed, […]

Drug Addiction

April 03, 2024

Gary Jackson

The Most Important Things You Can Do To Help an Alcoholic

Those who are in stable recovery may attend therapy less frequently. While serving in a high-stress, high-responsibility role as a corrections officer, Wayne developed a serious problem with alcohol, and he knew he needed help to overcome it. Addiction is a chronic disease that changes both brain structure and function, currently affecting the lives of […]

Alcohol Addiction

April 03, 2024

Gary Jackson

Ecstasy Withdrawal and Detox

Known for its widespread use as a “party drug”, ecstasy is commonly taken by young adults to boost their mood and energy, which can lead to emotional and psychological addiction. This is especially the case for individuals with underlying mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, as withdrawal from the drug can exacerbate these […]

Detox and Treatment

April 03, 2024

Gary Jackson

Performance-Enhancing Drug Use in Recreational Athletes

Learn how these drugs work and how they can have effects on your health. The information from a 2020 study among professional athletes demonstrated opioid use in under 5% of participants in the study. Anabolic steroids, used to improve the ease and efficiency of building muscle, became a mainstay among weightlifters and bodybuilders in the […]

Drug Addiction

April 02, 2024

Gary Jackson

What Is A Contingency Plan & How Do You Create One?

It lays out how you’ll respond if unforeseen events knock your plans off track—like how you’ll pivot if you lose a key client, or what you’ll do if your software service goes down for more than three hours. Get step-by-step instructions to create an effective contingency plan, so if the unexpected happens, your team can […]

Detox and Treatment

April 02, 2024

Gary Jackson

Intravenous therapy Wikipedia

This process is not only rapid but also means the drug is delivered to the brain all at once in a more concentrated amount. IV drugs are often preferred over oral capsules because intravenous injection gets the desired substance to the brain much faster. Rates of needle sharing among injecting drug users have declined during […]

Drug Addiction

April 02, 2024

Gary Jackson

Diabetic ketoacidosis: Why does my breath smell like acetone?

If your body is not producing insulin, ketone bodies will begin to build up in your bloodstream. This buildup of ketones can produce a life-threatening condition known as ketoacidosis. Remember to eat well-balanced meals spaced throughout the day. People with liver disease have higher levels of certain chemical compounds, including acetone. The link between liver […]

Alcohol Addiction

April 02, 2024

Gary Jackson

How to Overcome Drug Addiction: Treatment and Intervention

As people move along the recovery path, they not only gain new skills, they also begin to view themselves differently. A shift toward a new positive identity occurs as they encounter themselves in a new light. Frequent intoxication and, more broadly, the addictive process often mean that people have violated their own values, morals, and […]

Detox and Treatment

April 02, 2024

Gary Jackson

Ketamine Wikipedia

Status epilepticus is when a person has a seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes or has more than one seizure within 5 minutes. People who use it illegally often snort, smoke, or inject it, or mix it into drinks. Ketamine triggers activity of a neurotransmitter called glutamate in the frontal cortex of your brain. […]

Drug Addiction