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 05, 2024

James Anderson

All Opiates Detox, Treatment Center, Wyandotte, MI, 48192

Dopamine is a well-known neurotransmitter that boosts feelings of pleasure. Opioids trigger large amounts of dopamine — enough to produce a euphoric high. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the […]

Detox

March 05, 2024

James Anderson

CBT and DBT in Alcohol Addiction Treatment

This Cochrane review looks at the effects of these programs on reducing alcohol consumption and the effects of heavy drinking (such as physical health, family, or employment problems), and enhancing long-term abstinence. The authors of the review also examined whether AA and TSF programs reduce healthcare costs compared to other treatments. Twelve-step facilitation programs adopt […]

Detox

March 05, 2024

James Anderson

Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks

We then present a theoretically explorative discussion on the specific anti-doping risk/doping enabling processes and environments, using known cases of systematic doping as illustration. We conclude with a comparison of sport and non-sport responses to drug use and the potential outcomes of each approach. To date, only one large controlled trial has examined the efficacy […]

Drug Addiction

March 05, 2024

James Anderson

On call: Do alcohol and statins mix?

While occasional changes in liver enzymes tests are normal, persistent elevations in liver enzymes can indicate serious liver problems. Although rare, there have been reports of liver injury caused by Lipitor. Healthcare providers typically recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including exercising regularly and eating a heart-healthy diet, while taking Lipitor. Instead of drinking alcohol, you […]

Alcohol Abuse

March 05, 2024

James Anderson

Study Suggests Marijuana Use Damages Brain Immune Cells Vital to Adolescent Development

Around 38% of full time college students and 41% of non-full time college students, who are aged 19–22 used cannabis at least once in one year (Schulenberg et al., 2018; Marijuana use among US college students remains at highest level in three decades, 2018). This data clearly indicates the widespread use of cannabis among youth […]

Drug Addiction

March 04, 2024

James Anderson

DMT: Uses, Side Effects, and Risks

But in rare cases, it’s possible for the drug to cause seizures or a coma. At high doses, heart attacks and an inability to breathe have occurred. DMT is a potent hallucinogenic drug that can dramatically alter a person’s perspective, consciousness, and sensory experiences. Serious side effects occur more frequently if you have pre-existing mental […]

Drug Addiction

March 04, 2024

James Anderson

Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline: How Long Does Each Stage Last?

Those who experience the most severe withdrawal symptoms, such as hallucinations and seizures, don’t begin to have those symptoms until days four or five. Physical dependence is more likely to occur as your tolerance for alcohol, and therefore the amount you use, increases. Dependence occurs when your brain and body begin to need a minimum […]

Detox

March 04, 2024

James Anderson

Alcohol Consumption Can be a Double-Edged Sword for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients PMC

Although moderate alcohol consumption contributes to increased insulin sensitivity [95,96] and delays the progression of diabetes [77,97], the prognosis of such patients differs from non-diabetic but moderate drinking patients with CKD. This indicates that moderate drinking may be beneficial for patients with CKD, but it is not enough to offset the adverse effects of metabolic […]

Alcohol Abuse

March 04, 2024

James Anderson

Alcohol Withdrawal: Symptoms, Treatment & Timeline – In-Depth Analysis

The production of these neurotransmitters is affected when a person stops or significantly reduces alcohol intake. Intravenous ethanol infusions have been used in the past, especially in surgical ICUs, as prophylaxis against alcohol withdrawal among patients with suspected or proven alcohol dependence. Retrospective, uncontrolled, noncomparative case series have reported the successful and unsuccessful use of […]

Detox

March 04, 2024

James Anderson

Alcohol and the Etiology of Depression American Journal of Psychiatry

You might begin drinking more regularly in order to feel better or forget about those unwanted emotions and memories. Bad sleep can easily affect your mood the next day, since exhaustion and lingering physical symptoms can make it tough to concentrate. When you drink too much, you’re more likely to make bad decisions or act […]

Alcohol Abuse