Author: Gary Jackson

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 […]

Talk to your doctor or a drug treatment specialist about what to expect as you experience alcohol withdrawal. Ask your doctor whether any medications may help in the process. Identify a family member or friend who you can call on to provide emotional support. Instead of reaching out to others for connection, you may turn […]

Researchers note larger phase 3 studies should be completed, but those with PSTD should NOT use MDMA on their own to try to replicate these results. A small study published in The Lancet Psychiatry looked at the use of MDMA in patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A harm reduction community centered around the […]

An hour or two later, you’re more intoxicated than you wanted to be. Binge drinkers often have a harder time with tasks that involve impulse control, leading to reckless or dangerous behavior. Many alcoholic beverages have lots of calories, and you might not notice that because they’re so easy to consume. For example, if a […]

A convergent body of preclinical and clinical evidence has demonstrated that a history of multiple detoxification/withdrawal experiences can result in increased sensitivity to the withdrawal syndrome—a process known as “kindling” (Becker and Littleton 1996; Becker 1998). For example, clinical studies have indicated that a history of multiple detoxifications increases a person’s susceptibility to more severe […]

Originally a medicine to ease constipation, laxatives can be misused as part of purging behavior to get rid of unwanted calories. There’s a belief that laxatives help to expel food before it’s absorbed, which isn’t the case. Laxatives can effectively treat various medical conditions but may cause adverse effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, and […]

Hope House Boston is a sober home dedicated to helping individuals struggling with dependencies. Located in the heart of Boston, it serves as both a place of support and a part of the vibrant historical center of the city. Their focus on individual needs and wide range of programs make them one of the leading […]

It is critically important that an individual who engages in inappropriate use of ketamine get professional counseling and treatment. Aside from the above drug interactions, a 2017 study reports that taking ketamine with amphetamine-like stimulants can produce undesirable effects. People who use it claim that a ketamine trip is superior to a PCP or LSD […]

If you can demonstrate to those closest to you that you are making an effort to include them in your recovery, then you will start to feel more motivated to continue. You will strengthen your bonds, which can support you on your path to lifelong recovery. Once you’re able to refocus your mind on recovery, […]

This usually results in loss of jobs and business closure, which greatly diminishes their ability to provide for their children. An individual that may have responded calmly to an incident when sober is more likely to resort to violence if provoked when intoxicated. While most cases of intimate partner violence are often resolved before getting […]