Author: James Anderson

This approach, known as the Sinclair Method, aims to reduce drinking by having people take naltrexone when consuming alcohol. If you’re undergoing alcohol withdrawal symptoms or want to reduce alcohol cravings, you may be prescribed medication. The FDA-approved options include naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram. Abusing alcohol can not only harm your health and mental health, […]

Regulation could reduce the risk of fake MDMA.6 MDMA appears to be safer than most other illegal drugs, though all drugs can be harmful under specific circumstances.7 MDMA is safer if you follow harm reduction guidelines. Phase three clinical trials are currently taking place, comparing MDMA treatment to current standard-of-care drugs. FDA approval of MDMA-assisted […]

Total duration depends on how much is used and how it’s consumed. How your liver, pancreas, and kidney are working also play into duration time. Some people intentionally drink alcohol while using cocaine to feel the effects of cocaethylene. Usually people mix alcohol and cocaine for one of two reasons. They want to feel more […]

These dangerous lookalikes contain harmful compounds that can cause severe kidney and liver damage and may be fatal if ingested. There are dozens of species of psychedelic mushrooms that grow in fields and forests around the world. Galerina species, or at least some of them, can be mistaken for liberty caps, including the Galerina graminea […]

Roth and other colleagues recently showed the potential of such structure-based design. Based on similar discoveries about an opioid receptor, they created a molecule that effectively alleviates pain in mice, but with fewer side effects than morphine. People may become psychologically dependent on hallucinogens, but physical dependence is not typical. Many new compounds are being […]

It’s important to note that the body can only metabolize a certain amount of alcohol per hour. Consuming alcohol faster than the liver can metabolize it leads to increased blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which can result in intoxication and impairment. Alcohol’s impact on your body begins with the first sip, however long-term use of alcohol […]

If you’re right, speaking up could save the life of someone dear to you. It is important to help support a person experiencing this form of substance use disorder to seek treatment as soon as possible. A person showing signs of heroin withdrawal may exhibit changes in behavior, such as increased aggression, or physical symptoms, […]

Have a plan in place as soon as your loved one is willing to get help. Include a few options, depending on the level of care that they need. Ask your doctor or an addiction specialist if you’re not sure where to start. Once every member of the intervention team has had a chance to […]

However, a chronic pain condition can significantly impact how we move through the world and influence all dimensions of our wellbeing. Simultaneously addressing both conditions is possible and often requires looking beyond immediate physical sensations. Let’s dive into why alcohol misuse and chronic pain commonly co-exist, and explore steps you can take to feel better. […]

They are also more likely to display rule-breaking, aggressiveness, and impulsivity (externalizing behaviors) in childhood. With therapy and support, ACOAs can make changes in their life and treat the underlying PTSD and trauma. Talk therapy one-on-one or group counseling, somatic experiencing, and EMDR are highly effective in addressing the signs of trauma and developing new, […]