Author: Gary Jackson

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 […]

To further study the pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic interaction in between ABT-436 and alcohol, Katz et al., (2016) conducted a single-dose clinical study in twenty moderate alcohol drinkers. Each individual received the 4 possible combinations of a single 1,000 mg ABT-436 dose (or matching placebo) and a single 0.5 g/kg alcohol dose (or placebo for alcohol) […]

Both substances can also cause dependence, overdose, and death. People typically feel the effects of crack immediately, and these effects can last a few hours after taking it. If you use crack or cocaine chronically, the drug’s half-life may increase. There are many cases of first-time users developing an addiction to one of these substances. […]

A study published by The Annals of Pharmacotherapy reported that addiction to and abuse of gabapentin were most likely to occur in individuals who had a history of addiction to other substances, including alcohol, cocaine, and opioids. Rates of gabapentin misuse were 1.1 percent in the general population and 22 percent in drug abuse treatment […]

Other ways healthcare professionals may manage symptoms of withdrawal include, encouraging a person can drink plenty of water to replace lost fluids from diarrhea and sweat. Individuals can also consider taking multivitamin supplements that contain B-group vitamins and vitamin C. The immediate time after stopping cocaine use is called acute withdrawal. These programs can include […]