Author: James Anderson

The most effective addiction treatment requires compassion, warmth and empathy. And this is the approach that your rehab team will take. Drug addiction specialists will always try to instill your recovery process with optimism and hope. They will help you to build self-confidence and allow you to realize the power you have to maintain sobriety. […]

It’s recommended that the supportive partner seeks their own support during the recovery process. You may consider individual therapy or a peer-led support program like Al-Anon. There are over 40 million people in the U.S. alone living with substance use disorder. SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this […]

Joining a support group for people in recovery from substance use may also have benefits. Anyone can administer Narcan, so you don’t need to have a medical license or medical training. You can ask your local pharmacy for it to add to your personal first aid kit. Here’s a basic rundown of what to know […]

THC defines the potency of cannabis products, while terpenes define the aroma and flavor. There are many misconceptions about whether people can become addicted to cannabis. The truth is that it is possible to become dependent on, or even addicted to, cannabis with regular use. If you’re stopping cannabis use after regular intake, face licking […]

He says years of drug and alcohol misuse threatened to ruin his life, and in 2004 at the age of 29, he made the decision to stop using them. He’s since become one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading men. From the JourneyPure team where we get to explore a wide variety of substance abuse- and […]

Or, it might give them a more objective perspective on their lives, as it did with me. Because experiences with ketamine vary so drastically, it’s hard to know what you’ll feel on it. That said, here’s what you should know if you’re thinking of trying it. If, however, you have ever suffered from psychosis, schizophrenia, […]

This is because there’s a lack of supervision and accountability from a person of authority. In addition to the risk of addiction, marijuana use also has serious health risks. Some research shows marijuana use can be linked to altered memory, paranoia, short-term memory impairment, delayed brain development, and cognitive decline. The 2018 Farm Bill removed […]

Between 3 and 5 percent of people withdrawing from alcohol develop grand mal seizures and severe confusion, known as delirium tremens. Delirium tremens symptoms typically begins about three days after other withdrawal symptoms start. Some chronic alcoholics develop a condition called Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which results from a thiamine (vitamin B-1) deficiency. The condition, which is […]

High-risk behaviors and drug abuse also result in much higher chances of contracting viral infections such as hepatitis or HIV. In 2017, the cost of drug abuse in the US was nearly $272 billion, taking into account crime, healthcare needs, lost work productivity and other impacts on society. While younger people are more likely to […]

Dehydration-related effects, like nausea, headache, and dizziness, might not appear for a few hours, and they can also depend on what you drink, how much you drink, and if you also drink water. Health, safety and socioeconomic problems attributable to alcohol can be reduced when governments formulate and implement appropriate policies. And that’s on top […]