Author: Gary Jackson

This is consistent with the fact that moderate-to-severe SUD has the closest correspondence with the more severe diagnosis in ICD [117–119]. Nonetheless, akin to the undefined overlap between hazardous use and SUD, the field has not identified the exact thresholds of SUD symptoms above which addiction would be definitively present. Like treatment for other chronic […]

Taking any other substances that have a sedative effect should be avoided unless a doctor prescribes them. Doing so without medical supervision can trigger a new addiction to another substance. In a normal circadian rhythm, hormones are released at certain times throughout the day. Alcohol interrupts this process, causing abnormalities in how circadian hormones are […]

This overstimulation causes changes in thought, attention, perceptions, and emotions. Additionally, LSD reduces brain activity in several structures, including the right middle temporal gyrus, anterior cingulate cortex, cerebellum, and left superior frontal and postcentral gyrus. A very small amount, equivalent to two grains of salt, is sufficient to produce the drug’s effects. The time between […]

But anything more than a drink or so a day has the opposite effect, especially if you abuse or are addicted to alcohol. Women’s sex drive might drop, and their vagina might get drier. By Buddy T Buddy T is a writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience […]

The DEA reports that users of bath salts are typically teenagers, young adults, and college students. The journal Addiction Science & Clinical Practice publishes that while abuse of designer drugs has been seen in people of various ages, it is most common in males in their mid to late 20s. Individuals taking bath salts may […]

Moderate alcohol use may have some benefits, but heavy or binge drinking has no health benefits. It’s defined as three drinks in a day or more than seven drinks a week for women and for men older than 65, and more than four drinks in a day or more than 14 drinks a week for […]

This drug can be useful during the detox process as many clients can experience depression and increased anxiety when they wean off ecstasy. While ecstasy is less dangerous to detox from than many drugs, it is not recommended that you do it alone. Individuals who experience intense anxiety and depression during detox are at risk […]

This detection window is much shorter than that of other drugs, such as marijuana, which testing methods can detect for up to 30 days after last use. Potential short-term side effects include overdose, addiction (cocaine use disorder) and withdrawal. Long-term side effects may include serious and potentially life-threatening medical issues like heart failure, stroke or […]

It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor. If a person takes these two drugs together, they are also at an increased risk of overdose. Overdose can occur more quickly when these two substances […]

That time was often called the crack epidemic, and it hit places like New York and Los Angeles particularly hard. These rocks may have been adulterated with caffeine, sugar, lactose, or levamisole, among other substances. These can be mixed to add potency, replicate effects, or simply bulk up the weight or appearance so drug dealers […]