Author: Gary Jackson

All barbiturates affect gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter (chemical) that nerves use to communicate with one another. A key reason why healthcare providers don’t prescribe barbiturates as often now is the risk of misusing them. Because of that risk, you should keep these medications under lock and key in a secure place in your home. […]

In the early stages of alcoholism, one or two drinks may be all it takes to get the “song” to stop. But soon it takes six or seven, and later maybe ten or twelve. Somewhere down the road, the only time the song stops is when the person is passed out. Other types of brain […]

Your doctor may adjust the dosage of one or more of your medications, or they may have you try a different medication for your condition. In clinical trials, some adults taking Lyrica for nerve pain or fibromyalgia reported a decrease in pain within 1 week of starting treatment. It may take several weeks before the […]

The liquid form of ketamine is often stolen from veterinary offices and then sold as a recreational drug. The liquid form of the drug can also be heated and evaporated, leaving a white powder that is then snorted or orally ingested. Ketamine is often combined with other illicit substances, particularly opiates, marijuana, and alcohol. Your […]

It may last longer or shorter, depending on your unique biology and how much you’ve had to drink. Although antiemetic medication like Pepto-Bismol might help reduce nausea and vomiting, it might not stop it entirely. Alcohol can irritate the stomach lining, causing acid release and inflammation. If you’re not sure which OTC nausea treatment to […]

Group members can learn by observing others, being coached by others, and practicing skills in a safe and supportive environment. Groups help members learn to cope with their substance abuse and other problems by allowing them to see how others deal with similar problems. Groups can accentuate this process and extend it to include changes […]

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It also highlights that a lack of empathy toward others and feelings of invulnerability allow people to continue the problematic use of drugs, despite the obvious damage they cause to the individual and the people around them. Narcissism may leave people more prone to problematic substance use, including alcohol use disorder, as well as other […]

(And for good reason!) Atomic Habits offers practical strategies for making meaningful changes to your habits and routines, one tiny step at a time. It includes research and quotable nuggets on how to immediately take steps toward behavior change. Through reading this book I came to better understand myself, my body’s physical reactions, and my […]

It’s important to know that the effects of ecstasy will be different from person to person. Your health, weight, the amount you’ve taken, and other drugs used with ecstasy can all play a role. These differences can cause a person to react differently to the effects of ecstasy when on the drug and coming down […]