Author: Alex Thompson

These same ages are known for being critical years for developing and regulating dopamine, the chemical that controls the brain’s reward and pleasure centers. During active addiction, alcohol and drugs replace natural chemicals as the brain’s primary source of dopamine. When individuals are in recovery and living sober lifestyles, their dopamine levels can sometimes lower […]

Kahlua is a popular coffee liqueur made in Veracruz, Mexico with rum, sugar, vanilla bean, and coffee. Other top coffee liqueur brands include Tia Maria and Sheridan’s. See Quick Guide to Kahlua, Quick Guide to Tia Maria, and Top Kahlua Drinks. Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary alcohols. All three types of alcohol […]

Cocaine nose bleeds are a common side effect of constant cocaine use. When the drug enters the body intranasally, the substance comes into contact and irritates the inner part of the nose, where there’s a thin layer of skin and a heavy blood supply. Cocaine also enters the bloodstream through the mucous membrane, which also becomes […]

I told myself I didn’t need treatment because I was still able to work—but I wasn’t able to begin healing from my depression until I took time out and got the help that I needed. We provide neuropsychological testing and evaluations, so you get the most accurate diagnosis possible. Bridges to Recovery is accredited by […]

In your case, having had two shots, you want to wait at least two hours to allow your body time to metabolize the alcohol before having a drink. I take 100mg of trazodone for sleep at night and I’m afraid of the interaction. Just wondering if I should wait and if so, how long, before […]

If you can handle magic mushrooms’ unique taste and texture, consuming them is as easy as eating them whole — no need to roll them up into a joint, make tea, or cook them into a gourmet dish. The active compounds in magic mushrooms (psilocybin and psilocin) are not heat-stable. High temperatures destroy virtually all […]

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have medical tests. Omeprazole may cause a serious type of allergic reaction when used in patients with conditions treated with antibiotics. Call your doctor right away if […]

There are several issues relevant to the effects of trauma on a child in these types of households. The most critical factors include the age of the child, the duration of the trauma during development, and the ability of the child to have support within the family or from an outside source. In the first […]

Ask your therapist for additional guidance if you need help identifying these emotions. Recognizing these emotions can help you seek other therapy or a recovery meeting if necessary. Many triggers can come from environmental, mental, and emotional sources. Knowing and understanding them can help you avoid relapses during recovery. Because everyday life contains many triggers, […]

To this end, tolerance occurs when larger doses than the original dose are required to produce the same effects. This can increase the risk of overdose, signs of which include shallow breathing, rapid and weak pulse, dilated pupils, clammy skin, coma, and even death as a result of the severe depression of both the CNS […]