Author: Alex Thompson

So, your system prioritizes getting rid of alcohol before it can turn its attention to its other work. If alcohol continues to accumulate in your system, it can destroy cells and, eventually, damage your organs. But when you ingest too much alcohol for your liver to process in a timely manner, a buildup of toxic […]

Before you read on, we thought you might like to download our three Positive Psychology Exercises for free. We pull out all the stops to ensure your journey towards sobriety doesn’t end when you leave our programs! Whether you stay local and transition to an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or sober living, or you’re situated […]

Many of the effects of drinking every day can be reversed through early intervention. One of the main active ingredients in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC acts on cannabinoid receptors in the brain, which can lead to cognitive effects and impairments. The FHE Health team is committed to providing accurate information that adheres to the highest standards […]

By Jaime R. Herndon, MS, MPHJaime Herndon is a freelance health/medical writer with over a decade of experience writing for the public. There are several considerations to remember when understanding a drug test’s results. Ask the institution that requested the drug test about when you can expect results. In some cases, the administrator may ask […]

The county services only wanted to help those who wanted to help themselves. They did not consider that people without housing did not have the capacity or resources to be able to go to outpatient services or mental health appointments. So, I got my buprenorphine waiver and started training in psychiatry so that I could […]

Your liver detoxifies and removes alcohol from your blood through a process known as oxidation. When your liver finishes that process, alcohol gets turned into water and carbon dioxide. Dr. Sengupta shares some of the not-so-obvious effects that alcohol has on your body. It can be hard to decide if you think someone is drunk […]

This is particularly relevant for people with opioid use disorders and leaving prison, as they have very high rates of opioid overdose during the first four weeks after release. Death following opioid overdose is preventable if the person receives basic life support and the timely administration of the drug naloxone. Naloxone is an antidote to […]

Some people in recovery are “out and proud,” and others desire a little more privacy about living sober. Some are 12-Steps, Celebrate Recovery, and some don’t do a program at all. For a 3 year sobriety gift, it’s important to consider these factors. A creative outlet during recovery can be a key tool for managing […]

They’re problematic because there is no good treatment to reverse a barbiturate overdose. A class of drugs known as benzodiazepines has largely replaced barbiturates for both medical and recreational use, although benzodiazepines also carry a high risk of physical dependence and other adverse effects. Those who died of a combination of barbiturates and other drugs […]

We defined the study period as the 12-month period centered around (6 months before and 6 months after) each patient’s clinic visit in which the first AVS screening occurred. We excluded patients with noncontinuous KPNC coverage during the study period (eAppendix Methods [eAppendix available at ajmc.com]). Use of these data was approved by the institutional […]