Author: Gary Jackson

According to research, Lyrica misuse has become more common in recent years among people who have a history of abusing opioids — another type of addictive painkiller. In recent years, pregabalin misuse has become a growing concern and risk, particularly among those who have a history of opioid abuse or benzodiazepine abuse. If you’re concerned […]

Potentially fatal liver problems and spikes in blood pressure are other really good reasons not to mix these drugs. For example, it can make some people happy and talkative while others become angry and engage in more risky behaviors. Below are some of the most common questions and answers about alcohol. Stimulants increase a person’s […]

A mental health professional can help you cope with some of the challenges you’ll face on your path to sobriety. It is estimated that up to 80% of those who find long-term sobriety had at least one relapse along the way. Some people experience many setbacks before they find lasting recovery. Your intentions may be good, […]

LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine temporarily shift our conscious experience. The risks of LSD use are dependent on many factors, including the fundamentals of set and setting and one’s current mental health status. Tolerance develops when the body loses sensitivity to a compound’s effects. When tolerance forms, the body requires larger doses to achieve the […]

There aren’t any known interactions between Imitrex and vaccines. To find out what vaccines you may need, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. There have been no specific reports of vitamins interacting with Imitrex. If they do not, and this is a problem for you, go back to your doctor to see if there’s another […]

Red wine and darker spirits like whiskey generally contain more congeners than clear, i.e. chemicals that can give you a headache and add to your sense of inhibition after just an hour or two. People react differently, so you may want to do some spot testing before game-day. They’ll spike your blood-sugar levels, and then […]

If you notice you’re having a hard time sleeping on the days you take the dose, you may need to adjust and take the dose even earlier. Keep in mind, most psychedelics wear off after about 6 hours, so you’ll want to time the dose so it gives you the desired benefits when you have […]

Return to use is most common during the first 90 days of recovery. Relapse carries an increased risk of overdose if a person uses as much of the drug as they did before quitting. Peer or mutual support is not restricted to AA or NA; it is available through other programs that similarly offer regular […]

Different types of therapies are used in the treatment of meth addiction, or MUD.8 If you or someone you know use meth, you should consider seeking help. The first thing that shoud be done is to contact the local emergency number or 911. The call to the National toll-free Poison Help hotline can also save […]

Coping with the lasting effects of a parent’s alcohol use can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. Children largely rely on their parents for guidance learning how to identify, express, and regulate emotions. But a parent with AUD may not have been able to offer the support you needed here, perhaps […]