Author: James Anderson

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James Anderson, a seasoned social worker boasting a decade of expertise, secured his psychology credentials from Boston University. Immediately upon concluding his academic journey, he devoted his energies to aiding individuals grappling with alcohol and drug dependency. Currently, he channels his vast knowledge into crafting insightful articles aimed at combating substance abuse, offering guidance and support through his blog.

March 28, 2024

James Anderson

Recovery and New Life at Chelsea House

In today’s world, where addiction issues are increasingly prevalent, the importance of facilities that support sobriety and offer a path to recovery cannot be overstated. Chelsea House serves as a haven for those seeking sobriety and recovery, providing a unique blend of support, comfort, and the resources needed for a successful transition to a fulfilling […]

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March 28, 2024

James Anderson

Treatment and Recovery Approaches: Guidance from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

These services are often offered on a short-term basis, long enough to stabilize your symptoms. That is because the brain is plastic and changes in response to experience—the capacity that underlies all learning. Recovery, like addiction itself, relies on neuroplasticity. In one set of studies looking at some measures of dopamine system function, activity returned […]

Detox

March 28, 2024

James Anderson

Alcohol and migraine: Drinks to avoid, remedies, and more

Migraine attacks are three times more prevalent in women, likely as a result of hormonal differences. Certainly genetic and environmental factors play a role in the development of migraine disease. Meaning if a parent has migraine, there’s about a 50 percent chance that a child may develop migraine as well. If you have migraine, certain […]

Alcohol Abuse

March 28, 2024

James Anderson

Stroke and Alcohol

The study revealed that light and moderate alcohol consumption seemed to lower the risk of ischemic stroke, but it had no impact on the risk of developing hemorrhagic stroke. Up to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men counts as moderate drinking. According to the NIAAA, moderate drinking seems […]

Alcohol Abuse

March 28, 2024

James Anderson

Short- & Long-Term Side Effects of Acid, Hallucinogens LSD Flashbacks

5S stereoisomers of lysergamides do not exist in nature and are not formed during the synthesis from d-lysergic acid. Some people may enjoy the effects they get from partaking in both, but your chances of a bad trip and rough comedown with nausea and vomiting are higher when you mix the two. The user may […]

Drug Addiction

March 27, 2024

James Anderson

What is Animal Therapy? All You Need to Know

Would-be volunteers who wish to share their animals for the benefit of their communities can get the requisite training to qualify for the program. Among its myriad reported benefits, AAT for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may improve fine motor skills. It can also promote socialization skills by fostering behaviors such as sharing and […]

Detox

March 27, 2024

James Anderson

When good TV goes bad: why House’s self-medication got the better of him House

House goes on a full on Vicodin binge, ending in an episode where he jumps off a balcony into a hotel pool as a crowd of onlookers including Wilson look on. In order to try to get Tritter off his back, House heads to rehab. Tritter is unimpressed and the court case continues, despite House’s […]

Detox

March 27, 2024

James Anderson

LSD Toxicity: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology and Etiology

Doses in this range are generally not considered “too much,” although they can still create unpleasant experiences. Most people characterize bad trips as having unpleasant effects, like paranoia, frightening imagery, sweating, psychosis, anxiety, and depression. Taking too much LSD is more likely to cause a bad trip, but plenty of people have bad trips at […]

Drug Addiction

March 27, 2024

James Anderson

Bruce Willis Talks Getting Sober & The Best Advice He Could Offer Anyone PHOTO

As he jokingly described it, he now has a “tendency to say, ‘Whaa?'” when speaking to others. Rumer Willis, Willis’ eldest daughter, elaborated on his father’s condition, saying his hearing loss is due to a scene in “Die Hard” when “he shot a gun off next to his ear,” Rumer said (per the Toronto Sun). […]

Alcohol Abuse

March 27, 2024

James Anderson

What Is Holistic Addiction Treatment?

Energy healing, including practices like Reiki, aims to balance the body’s energy fields. In the context of addiction, it’s believed to cleanse negative energies, reduce cravings, and promote emotional and physical healing. Energy healing techniques, such as Reiki and chakra balancing, can help restore balance and promote emotional healing in individuals recovering from addiction. These […]

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