Author: Gary Jackson

Get professional help from an online addiction and mental health counselor from BetterHelp. The term ‘crack’ refers to the crackling sound the crystal makes when it is being heated to smoke. Cocaine addiction may have the highest risk of relapse compared to other drugs, making cocaine addiction extremely difficult to treat. It’s important to understand […]

If you take a high dose of molly, it may be present in urine around a half hour after ingestion. The amount of time it’s detectable—also known as the drug detection time—will depend on which type of drug test is used, amount of molly used, and other factors. A person’s unique physical attributes and frequency […]

A lack or disruption in a person’s social support system can lead to substance or behavioral addiction. Traumatic experiences that affect coping abilities can also lead to addictive behaviors. Overcoming an SUD is not as simple as resisting the temptation to take drugs. Like many other chronic conditions, treatment is available for substance use disorders. […]

Furthermore, if alcohol bruises are a result of liver damage, you likely have alcoholic liver disease, which causes severe dysfunction in the liver. Alcohol is known to be toxic to the liver, and a majority of people who regularly consume 4 or more drinks per day will develop a fatty liver. Long-term alcohol misuse can […]

Intravenous cocaine users may also experience an allergic reaction, either to the drug, or to some additive in street cocaine, which can result, in severe cases, in death. Because cocaine has a tendency to decrease food intake, many chronic cocaine users lose their appetites and can experience significant weight loss and malnourishment. But it carries […]

Most of these studies have revealed changes in brain function, often without notable performance deficits, suggesting that performance may be maintained through recruitment of brain regions not typically engaged in a particular cognitive function. In contrast, schizophrenic patients with cannabis abuse had better emotional memory than schizophrenic patients who did not use cannabis, possibly by […]

Understanding these implications is vital in maintaining one’s health and wellness. The topic of alcohol and its blood-thinning properties isn’t black-and-white but lies within a spectrum of moderation and individual health considerations. Whether it’s a glass of wine at dinner, a beer at a barbecue, or a cocktail at a celebration, alcohol finds its way […]

The evidence shows that every day, people choose to recover from addiction on their own. One way or another, they learn and deploy a set of skills that help them get through the strong cravings and urges of the difficult early stages of recovery. Some of the most helpful strategies for dealing with cravings are […]

It’s not a sign of weakness, bad judgement or other personal characteristics. The best way to support someone coping with addiction is to encourage them to find help. It’s also important to remember cocaine use often has a ripple effect, putting stress and strain on relationships. If that’s your situation, consider participating in a support […]

If you didn’t want to change, you wouldn’t bother to get sober. First, it is normal to be afraid when you first get sober. However, if you don’t learn to manage those fears and put them into perspective, they will drive you right back to the bottle. Take the time to work with us over […]