Author: Gary Jackson

However, if a person already has alcohol use disorder, they can help prevent some of the withdrawal symptoms by speaking to a doctor about safe withdrawal. The most effective way to prevent alcohol withdrawal syndrome is to avoid drinking or drinking only in moderation. Doctors usually use a type of drug called benzodiazepines to reduce […]

Individuals typically report to a treatment center or clinic 1 or 2 days per week. These programs can include counseling, group therapy, 12-Step groups, skills development, goal setting, and relapse prevention training. If you or a loved one is struggling with cocaine abuse, The Recovery Village can help. While detox at home is possible, it […]

Sudden discontinuation of PCP can cause physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Higher doses or frequent use can cause severe depression and anxiety, along with suicidal thoughts and behavior. Combining PCP with other substances, including prescription, over-the-counter (OTC), and other recreational substances, raises the risk of serious effects and overdose. At a lower dose, PCP makes […]

It’s hard to say when exactly this condition became linked with heavy alcohol use, but stereotypes in popular media have kept this connection alive. Alcohol addiction can lead to a number of side effects, which may include affecting rosacea. With time, alcohol abuse can worsen rosacea and contribute to the development of rhinophyma (alcoholic nose). […]

Maintenance medications like Suboxone, buprenorphine, and Antabuse are made for people with these sorts of issues, but they can be expensive. Thankfully, most experts suggest that insurance plans typically do cover these drugs. Many people get private insurance benefits through their employer or spouse’s employer. Other popular forms of health insurance include publicly funded programs. […]

Analyses were conducted using the IBM SPSS Statistics v.25 and v.26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Additionally, very few respondents in the present study reported legal problems, psychological difficulties, or craving of mescaline, and none reported medical difficulties. These numbers are similar to reports from 5-MeO-DMT users (Davis et al., 2018) and relatively low in […]

Research is clear that there is a link between growing up in a household with alcoholics and the potential for trauma to children. These effects can last long into adulthood and make it difficult for adult children to have healthy relationships. Children of parents who misuse alcohol are at higher risk for anxiety, depression, and […]

To deal with stress, some try to limit time at family events. Some plan extra therapy sessions before the holidays to try to smooth things over in advance. Others spend time with their “recovery families” instead, and go to sober events. For example, most cities have holiday recovery-a-thons (24-hour recovery meeting events) for the exact […]

A Bachelor of Science in psychology is one type of degree held by addiction counselors, but for greater professional advancement, most counselors obtain a master’s degree. To be licensed to work as a substance abuse counselor, a therapist must hold a master’s degree and have 2,000 to 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience. Additionally, addiction counselors […]

Many LSD side effects can occur even after just a single use of the drug, so it is best to avoid its use completely. It remains a Schedule I substance with significant dangers, so abusers of the drug should seek out help for their problem as soon as they can. Similar to other drugs, there […]