Author: James Anderson

In short, CBT helps people to challenge the irrational thoughts that cause them to feel miserable. This means that, rather than exploring deeply into your past traumas and childhood experiences, CBT focuses on the problem-at-hand and teaches you the skills to better cope with them. Cognitive behavioral treatments are one of the most frequently evaluated […]

Suicide, suicidal ideation, and suicidal attempts are major concerns for individuals who misuse alcohol, as alcohol use can lead to impaired judgment, decreased inhibitions, and impulsiveness. Call now to connect with a treatment provider and start your recovery journey. Culturally, it is considered taboo and often the language we use is both polarizing and stigmatized. […]

Withdrawal is a long and tiring process, but it’s possible to overcome it. During the first phase of withdrawal, you’ll experience tiredness, anxiety, and dysphoria. This typically starts within the first few hours after your last dose. While cocaine withdrawal is not life-threatening and usually doesn’t require medical treatment, medically supervised detox is a necessity […]

You may be required to be tested for it for employment reasons, to ensure you’re not using any drugs while on the clock. The high generally peaks within 30 minutes and can go on for up to an hour. As soon as you consume cocaine, it’s detectable in your system. A family doctor or mental […]

For a person to be diagnosed with stimulant use disorder, they must be more than just a user. For this diagnosis, a person must meet at least two of 11 criteria outlined in the DSM-5 within the previous 12 months. Seek emergency care if you experience any of the above symptoms. Babies who are experiencing […]

Additionally, taking Ayahuasca can increase your heart rate and blood pressure, which may result in dangerous side effects if you have a heart condition (20). Some people report having miserable Ayahuasca experiences, and there is no guarantee that you will react favorably to the concoction. Some research suggests that Ayahuasca may benefit those with depression, […]

These other conditions can complicate the symptoms, making it more challenging to recognize alcohol poisoning. Most people can physically manage moderate amounts of alcohol, but everyone’s ability to metabolize alcohol is different. As such, the amount of alcohol that needs to be consumed to reach a state of alcohol poisoning varies from person to person. […]

As the length of the alcohol increases, this situation becomes more pronounced, and thus the solubility decreases. This table shows that alcohols (in red) have higher boiling points and greater solubility in H2O than haloalkanes and alkanes with the same number of carbons. It also shows that the boiling point of alcohols increase with the […]

Patients should be monitored regularly (3-4 times daily) for symptoms and complications. The Short Opioid Withdrawal Scale (SOWS, p.37) is a useful tool for monitoring withdrawal. Use the SOWS score to select an appropriate management strategy. Many involve a combination of group psychotherapy (talk therapy) and medications. You may also receive other medications or treatments […]

When it happens more frequently than what is considered average, it is referred to as a chronic relapse. It takes a community, a strategy, and preferably the guidance of professionals. Use leverage  Chronic relapsers need to understand that they will not receive help, financial or otherwise, from loved ones if they relapse. This is not […]