Author: James Anderson

It involves family and friends and sometimes co-workers, clergy or others who care about the person struggling with addiction. When they first use a drug, people may perceive what seem to be positive effects. Some people may start to feel the need to take more of a drug or take it more often, even in […]

Add to that the very uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous effects of meth withdrawal symptoms, and you have a formula that can keep people caught in the cycle of addiction. But withdrawal symptoms can last up to five weeks with intermittent issues, such as cravings, hitting you even months later. The withdrawal time period is usually a month […]

People who are sensitive to electrolyte changes should be wary of mixing prednisone and alcohol. Prednisone is a potent and versatile steroid prescribed for different purposes. It is often prescribed for the short-term treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions, although it can also be prescribed for chronic conditions. While it can be a useful drug, prednisone […]

If you’re living with alcohol use disorder, quitting drinking is important for your health. But quitting on your own can pose risks to your health and is unlikely to be successful. Rehabilitation facilities can help you on your path to sobriety by addressing alcohol withdrawal symptoms and becoming involved in sober living support groups, like […]

These crack rocks are then typically smoked in glass pipes about 5 or 6 inches long. A person using crack will become fidgety when they are on the drug, and even when they are off the drug. When they are on the drug their nervous system will be stimulated causing their hands to twitch and […]

There’s no caffeine or psychoactive ingredients in this fungus, but it does have a long list of powerful medicinal ingredients (namely polysaccharides). Feel free to add honey, sugar, agave nectar, or any other sweeteners you want to make the tea more palatable. You can use as much or as little water as you want; this […]

A month after the second session, a greater percentage in the high-dose groups no longer met diagnostic criteria for PTSD, compared with the low-dose group. Ecstasy pills are sometimes cut with amphetamines (like speed), caffeine and other substances that have some similar effects but are cheaper to produce. The following information includes only the average […]

Narcan and Revive are naloxone nasal sprays you can buy without a prescription. It’s important that your family members know how to use naloxone. Once your opioid taper starts and you’re taking a lower dose of opioids, you start to have a lower tolerance to opioids. If you suddenly take a higher dose of opioids, […]

Maintaining moderation in drinking means starting out with a specific goal. The specific goal will depend on the individual’s particular situation. For example, someone might want to cut back on the amount they drink, or maybe slow down their rate of drinking. Another possible option is using medications such as naltrexone or disulfiram along with […]

More studies are needed to better understand how psychedelic and dissociative drugs work. While researchers debate how to describe these drugs and how specific drugs should be classified, they generally group them according to what is known about how they work in the brain. Better understanding these mechanisms is an active area of NIDA-funded research. […]