Author: Alex Thompson

Symptoms of drug-induced lupus may start from 1 month to over 10 years after a person starts taking medication. In some cases, healthcare professionals may have difficulty identifying the medication that has caused the condition due to the delay in the onset of symptoms. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by […]

Start by talking to your doctor about how much alcohol you’ve been using and your plan to quit. It’s important that you work with your doctor when you’re ready to stop drinking rather than trying to do it alone. One study found that around 70% of participants had sleep problems when they were admitted for […]

In our appendix table, we attempt to break down which of those 527 facilities fall under our “halfway houses in the criminal justice system” definition, and which facilities primarily serve other purposes. Unfortunately, much less information exists about how many state-run or state-contracted halfway houses and halfway house residents there are. However, as we will […]

The drugs that may be addictive target your brain’s reward system. You can also get addicted to prescription or illegally obtained narcotic pain medications, or opioids. In 2018, opioids played a role in two-thirds of all drug overdose deaths. Drug addiction isn’t about just heroin, cocaine, or other illegal drugs. You can get addicted to […]

People return to using alcohol or drugs in this final stage. At this stage, people experience an internal struggle to resume substance use and the desire to remain sober. Many health professionals view relapse as a process instead of a sudden event. It is hoped that more severely mentally ill people will obtain life-saving treatment […]

This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to offer medical advice. That’s because everyone’s body chemistry is different, and is impacted differently. Just think of how some people get nauseas from one drink, while others can drink many without getting queasy. Gunn also suggested that alcohol tolerance may be rooted in […]

This is likely due to rapid degradation by peripheral monoamine oxidase (MAO), the enzyme (located in mitochondria) responsible for catalyzing the oxidative deamination of endogenous biogenic amines (McKenna et al., 1984). In order for DMT to be bioavailable, oral formulations such as ayahuasca contain Banisteriopsis caapi and other beta-carboline harmala alkaloids that act as MAOIs […]

To stop codependency and enabling, you have to allow them to confront and manage the consequences of their addiction, even though it may feel unnatural, unloving or mean. Rather than allowing a person to face the natural consequences of addiction, a person in a codependent relationship will try to shield their loved one from consequences—and […]

Find information about salary ranges and earning potential for substance abuse counselors. It was originally developed to address borderline personality disorder. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and observe experienced professionals within the field. It’s also an opportunity to learn more about a more specific career path. Both inpatient and outpatient treatment […]

Recently, though, many U.S. drug traffickers have started producing them as well. This is likely because so many Americans have become addicted to opioids. Fentanyl is a synthetic (human-made) opioid that doctors use to treat severe cancer pain. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), it’s 50 to 100 times more powerful than […]