Author: Alex Thompson

I would just float around, drink, and [BLEEP] drink. Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, […]

It can also result in intense cravings that then continue to further use. After a relapse, getting back on track as soon as possible is important. A relapse is the worsening of a medical condition that had previously improved. When it comes to addiction, it refers to a person engaging in addictive behavior after a […]

Remind yourself of why you want to cut back, talk to a friend about it and distract yourself with a hobby or exercise, the NIAAA suggests. If you turn to alcohol to ease anxiety, try exercise as a healthy alternative. “Try doing a ‘dry’ month like Dry January, Go Dry for July or Sober October,” […]

This helpline is answered by Ark Behavioral Health, an addiction treatment provider with treatment facilities in Massachusetts and Ohio. Usually, flakka is white or pink in color and comes in the form of crystals. Coronary artery syndrome is caused by plaque build-up in the walls of the coronary arteries which may partially or completely block […]

If you or a loved one is struggling with drugs or alcohol, call Recovery Centers of America at RECOVERY. Spend time with sober friends instead, or create a new tradition like volunteering at a soup kitchen. • Don’t plan to stay for the entire time if it’s going to make you uncomfortable. It’s fine to […]

Alcohol use disorder is a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol or continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems. This disorder also involves having to drink more to get the same effect or having withdrawal symptoms when you rapidly decrease or stop drinking. Alcohol use […]

Throughout this blog, we will explore different drugs and substances known to cause foaming at the mouth. Additionally, we will address response, treatment, and prevention strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals experiencing foaming at the mouth. It is crucial to understand that exposure to toxic substances can pose significant health risks beyond […]

This is particularly significant in older populations who are less physiologically resilient due to increased chronic medical comorbidities and neurodegenerative diseases (10). In older populations, suicide is closely linked first with psychiatric illness and subsequently with substance use disorders, particularly alcohol use disorder. Therefore, persons in this patient population have a higher risk of suicidal […]

The inspiration to live a sober lifestyle can come from loved ones, from people in similar situations or simply from thinking about the consequences of substance use. However, many rehab centers in the United States can help people overcome substance use problems and co-occurring disorders. These treatment facilities provide tools to help individuals get sober […]

The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults of legal drinking age can choose not to drink, or to drink in moderation (two drinks or less in a day for men or one drink or less in a day for women). Using the data from All of Us does come with some limitations, they […]