Author: Gary Jackson

It is understandable that the writer may be emotionally charged. It is more important to make sure that you get out everything that you want to say. Writing a goodbye letter to alcohol is quite an amazing tool really. Once you start writing, you will realise that you have the ability to speak the truth […]

Typically, you may have to undergo another test to yield a positive or negative result. Drug test results can be inconclusive if the sample has been tampered with (adulterated). This could include drinking a lot of water right before testing or adding water to the sample. Detection times for meth depend on how much a […]

Your therapist can help you determine a therapy approach that best fits your unique needs and concerns. Having a parent with AUD doesn’t automatically mean you’ll develop the condition yourself. That said, you are four times more likely to develop it than someone who doesn’t have a parent with AUD. This state of hypervigilance is […]

Understanding relapse triggers and coping with cravings is essential in maintaining sobriety and developing better habits. One of the most important things to understand in addiction recovery is the triggers that can lead to relapse. Triggers provide a perfect example of why staying sober isn’t as simple as it seems. For many individuals, recognizing and […]

However, (2R,6R)-HNK does not appear to be as potent as ketamine in relieving the behavioral changes induced by chronic social defeat in mice (Yang et al., 2017), suggesting the involvement of both NMDAR-dependent and -independent pathways. Ketamine induces both synaptic and structural plasticity in the hippocampus, mPFC, and lateral habenula (Li et al., 2010, 2011; […]

Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Vicodin […]

This means that you may be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages in moderation with GERD. Someone else with GERD may experience worsening symptoms of heartburn after drinking a small amount of alcohol. Alcohol can damage the esophagus, which may worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In April 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

This has led to the discovery of the respective half-lives within different body tissues. This makes old testing kits quickly outdated and makes it more likely for new drugs to slip silently under the radar before being discovered. Newer K2 drug test kits must therefore test for multiple compounds, both old and new. This increases […]

If you recognize some of the above criteria in your own drug-related behaviors or those of a loved one, you might want to reach out for additional evaluation. If you’re also addicted to these or any other substances, you should be offered specialised help with this too. If cocaine is damaging your relationships, work, money situation or health, […]

If you drink while taking ibuprofen, you definitely should not drive. This medication is designed to relieve pain, swelling, and fever. It’s sold under a variety of brand names, such as Advil, Midol, and Motrin. However, some prescription-strength medications may also contain ibuprofen. If a person takes alcohol in combination with opioid medications, their breathing […]