Author: Gary Jackson

This condition can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the number of symptoms you have. In the past, moderate drinking was thought to be linked with a lower risk of dying from heart disease and possibly diabetes. After more analysis of the research, that doesn’t seem to be the case. In general, a healthy […]

As a result, the person experiences an intense rush, followed by a hard crash that can feel depressing and lead to intense cravings for more of the drug. Certain items and equipment are also red flags for cocaine use or cocaine addiction. Typical items used for snorting cocaine include mirrors, small spoons, short plastic straws […]

Alcohol facilitates GABA action, causing decreased CNS excitability [Figure 1b]. In the long-term, it causes a decrease in the number of GABA receptors (down regulation). This results in the requirement of increasingly larger doses of ethanol to achieve the same euphoric effect, a phenomenon known as tolerance. All patients with seizures or DT should have […]

Table 1 summarises a few of the physical and chemical properties of cocaine [26,27]. John has travelled extensively around the world, culminating in 19 years’ experience looking at different models. He is the European pioneer of NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) treatment to Europe in 2010; and recently back from the USA bringing state of the […]

One study found that women who ate an ounce of nuts five times a week were 25% less likely to need gallbladder surgery than those who ate them rarely. Snack on them, or sprinkle a few nuts on cereal, salads, and other dishes. Your gallbladder has to work harder to help digest fatty foods. Fried […]

Although the majority of Ketamine withdrawal symptoms are not physical in nature, they still make it difficult for the average user who is addicted to the drug to simply “throw in the towel” and quit using Ketamine abruptly. Symptoms of withdrawal can make it difficult to remain sober and cravings may lead the user right […]

This psychedelic belongs to a class of drugs called hallucinogens. When you take LSD, even in small doses, it can make you hallucinate – hear, see, and smell things that aren’t really there. Because LSD accumulates in the body, users develop a tolerance for the drug. In other words, some repeat users have to take […]

Take our short alcohol quiz to learn where you fall on the drinking spectrum and if you might benefit from quitting or cutting back on alcohol. It is very common for people to replace alcohol with sugar in the beginning, which is detrimental not only to your waistline and physical health but your mental well-being […]

Alcohol use disorder is the most common substance addiction in the United States, followed by nicotine and marijuana. About 10% of people aged 12 or older in the U.S. have alcohol use disorder. It’s common for a person to relapse, but relapse doesn’t mean that treatment doesn’t work. As with other chronic health conditions, treatment […]

If you notice you are taking more amphetamines than your recommended daily dose, talk with your provider. If you experience strong drug cravings, you may find it easier to go through amphetamine withdrawal in a hospital setting. Hospitalization may also help if you have negative mood changes, including aggression and suicidal behavior. Treatment focuses on […]