Author: Gary Jackson

Even when you have a strong connection with your significant other, your feelings can be reduced due to a strong need and desire to drink. For example, if you’ve forgotten important dates due to drinking or canceled plans from a severe hangover, your drinking may be causing relationship problems. Alcoholism is a family disease and […]

Some retreats have medical staff on hand as well, in case of emergencies. Some experience euphoria and a feeling of enlightenment, while others go through severe anxiety and panic. It’s not uncommon for those taking Ayahuasca to experience both positive and negative effects from the brew. This requires meticulous labour, translation and adaptation of existing […]

Many people suffering from alcoholism continue to find success in recovery by participating in AA’s program. First published as Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions in 1953, the 12-step framework has helped countless alcoholics and addicts achieve and maintain sobriety since Alcoholics Anonymous’ founding in 1935. Though the original Twelve Steps of AA have been adapted […]

It is potentially very dangerous in combination with MAOIs, tramadol, mescaline, amphetamines, cocaine, and others. Unlike MDMA, it doesn’t deplete serotonin, the chemical in our bodies that tells us to be happy. Instead, it mimics it – in the same way as certain antidepressants – meaning sad thoughts and exhaustion after use, along with long-term […]

Don’t blame yourself if the first intervention isn’t successful. The most successful treatment happens when a person wants to change. Cravings for alcohol can be intense, particularly in the first six months after you quit drinking. Make meetings a priority – Join a recovery support group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and attend meetings regularly. […]

For example, long-term alcohol use in well-nourished diabetics can result in excessive blood sugar levels. Conversely, long-term alcohol ingestion in diabetics who are not adequately nourished can lead to dangerously low blood sugar levels. Heavy drinking, particularly in diabetics, also can cause the accumulation of certain acids in the blood that may result in severe […]

Barbiturates aren’t as common as in years past because newer drugs have largely taken their place. However, many of these drugs still see widespread use for specific conditions. Phenobarbital, for example, is common for treating seizures that resist first-line anti-seizure medications. While barbiturates are useful for the above listed, some of these uses are less […]

Alcohol can actually increase anxiety and stress rather than reduce it, and elicit other negative reactions such as anger, aggression, and depression. Chronic alcohol use can also lead to dependence, addiction, and withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop usage of the drug. Carbamates gained widespread use in the 1950s, alongside barbiturates. Many medically prescribed and […]

LifeRing does not use steps and instead aims to promote self-recovery through peer support. The organization encourages people to go to other support groups and therapy if they wish to do so. People must sign up online and fill out a questionnaire detailing their goals. Then, Tempest offers its Foundations course, which it claims uses […]

When your blood alcohol level drops, your sleep is shallower, and the fact that you’re waking up more frequently means it may be easier for you to recall your dreams,” Dr. Greuner explains. So if you have a horrible nightmare, you might wake up feeling a little on edge, as you’ll remember more of those […]