Author: Gary Jackson

Withdrawal symptoms are a collection of unpleasant physical and psychological problems that emerge when your body tries to function without a substance that it’s addicted to. Supplements like kratom also work on this system to provide similar pain relief. However, the body begins to respond when the opioid system is constantly bombarded with compounds that […]

These short-term programs are designed to help people get through the initial drug-free phase. They provide assistance and medical attention as you manage the symptoms of withdrawal. A 2021 study also found that nearly one-third of female cannabis users ages 50–64 and one-fifth of those ages over 65 are using it nearly daily. Among male […]

Regardless of how you took the heroin, it typically completely leaves your system within a few days at most. Depending on how you use it, heroin can go into effect immediately or within half an hour. Some people describe this as a warm, relaxed feeling, like resting on a cloud. Still, instead of quickly getting […]

However, it is also important to note that prescription bottles for lithium usually have a warning label on them not to drink alcohol while taking the medication. Thus, if an alcoholic has the choice between taking lithium or drinking alcohol, it is very likely the alcoholic will not be compliant with lithium. Increased medication compliance […]

Unfortunately they often have inadequate role models in their own lives or lack the information, skills, or economic resources that could make motherhood less difficult (Camp and Finkelstein 1997; Moore and Finkelstein 2001). They also have the challenge of balancing the work necessary for recovery with their tasks as mothers. Another challenge treatment providers may […]

There have been reports of people selling regular, store-bought mushrooms laced with other drugs, including PCP, which is detected by most panel tests. Research suggests that the hallucinogenic effects may last 3–6 hours after ingestion. Psilocybin mushrooms, or “shrooms,” trigger euphoria and hallucinogenic effects when ingested. A microdose might not cause you to have hallucinations […]

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 […]