Author: Gary Jackson

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 […]

Heroin trafficking was virtually eliminated in the US during World War II because of temporary trade disruptions caused by the war. Japan’s war with China had cut the normal distribution routes for heroin and the war had generally disrupted the movement of opium. Possession of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking is an indictable offense […]

Of the 11 inhalant abuse and dependence criteria, withdrawal was ranked as the 7th most common criteria among all inhalant users. For those without an inhalant disorder, the ranking of withdrawal was 5th (inhalant abuse, 7th; inhalant dependence, 6th). Among persons with inhalant dependence, the majority (53.4%) experienced withdrawal. Among the seven inhalant dependence criteria, […]

If you’re concerned about law enforcement getting involved, you don’t need to mention the substances used over the phone (though it’s best to give them as much information as possible). Just be sure to tell them about specific symptoms so they can send the appropriate response. Hallucinogens like acid can make you do things you […]

There are different ways to manage brain fog, depending on its cause. Brain fog after drinking can be a pesky thing that affects you for days. It can also develop into a more severe alcohol brain fog, especially if you consume alcoholic drinks more often than usual. Pursuing cognitive behavioral therapy is one part of […]