Author: Gary Jackson

Older people often have concerns about falling, which is a common cause of injury in seniors. But younger people who drink alcohol are at a higher risk of injury from falls due to dizziness and confusion. Chronic alcohol use weakens bones and makes them more likely to break in a fall. It also increases your […]

Teenagers in Arkansas are 24.84% less likely to have used drugs in the last month than the average American teen. Teenagers in Arizona are 9.05% less likely to have used drugs in the last month than the average American teen. Teenagers in Alaska are 25.67% more likely to have used drugs in the last month […]

Human and animal data have shown that acute alcohol intake has a biphasic effect on the central nervous system (CNS). Initially, the inhibitory gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-ergic effect of alcohol exerts CNS depressant and anticonvulsant properties (4, 5). In the post-alcohol state, however, when alcohol blood levels decline, neuronal excitability is increased which may facilitate the […]

This periodic release of serotonin is what keeps people from feeling depressed or anxious. But when someone takes a drug like MDMA, it hijacks this process and influences the brain to release high levels of serotonin at once, which induces a “high” or euphoria. The problem occurs when the brain runs out of neurochemicals and […]

There isn’t much you can do to speed up the amount of time it takes for THC metabolites to leave your system. Cannabis that’s ingested may remain in your system slightly longer than cannabis that’s smoked. More potent cannabis, which is higher in THC, may also stay in your system for longer. Some of these […]

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the field will expand by 8% in the decade that began in 2019. There is no definitive reason that explains why people experience substance use disorders (SUDs). But there is a definite connection between a person’s difficulty in regulating emotion and mood and experiencing SUDs. Making your […]

Meth is typically a white pill or powder that doesn’t have a smell but tastes bitter. Crystal methamphetamine usually looks like glass chunks or shiny bluish-white rocks. If crystal meth comes as more of a powder, it’ll have a bitter taste like other kinds of meth. “For heroin users, there’s methadone, there’s suboxone. I just […]

There are also programs like Ria Health which can provide direct support when you’re ready for it. Ria uses medication, coaching, and digital tools to customize treatment, and delivers it all through a smartphone app. To understand how much alcohol is too much, it may be helpful to know the definitions of excessive drinking. Older […]

We are committed to help individuals, communities and families achieve freedom from addiction and our mission to do this is clear. Asana Lodge is the UK’s first residential centre which is based purely on scientific, evidence based treatments. It is important that you seek out professional medical help via emergency services to ensure that they […]

Recovery from alcohol addiction generally follows the stages of abstinence, withdrawal, repair, and growth. This article will describe the foundation of the steps, what each of the 12 steps of recovery means, what to expect when doing the steps, and how to help a person recovering from an addiction. The Initiation stage is comprised of […]