Author: Alex Thompson

These medical facilities are designed to assist people for more than 25 days. These facilities help a person stop using drugs, including cannabis, and then manage the underlying issues that led to drug use and may lead to relapse if not dealt with correctly. These are also helpful for people dealing with multiple addictions at […]

Combining hallucinogens with depressant drugs such as alcohol may further reduce coordination and increases the chances of vomiting. The most common long-term effect of hallucinogen is the ‘flashback’. Flashbacks are a re-experience of the drug and can occur days, weeks, months and even years later. More recently, people use the drugs for recreational purposes. Healthcare […]

In some people, the initial reaction may feel like an increase in energy. But as you continue to drink, you become drowsy and have less control over your actions. They seem to lose fewer inhibitions and tolerate alcohol for longer before they pass out. The causes of AUD are complex and can involve a variety […]

Meta-analyses, whichcombine results across a number of studies in order to attain the criticalsample sizes needed, are being developed. Genetic, psychological, social and environmental factors can impact how drinking alcohol affects your body and behavior. Theories suggest that for certain people drinking has a different and stronger impact that can lead to alcohol use disorder. […]

Support groups are also essential in maintaining long-term sobriety. If you notice your loved one showing the warning signs of a stimulant use disorder, advise them to find a treatment program. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting […]

One study found that the clonazepam was effective for treating symptoms of HPPD among people withdrawing from LSD. Hallucinogens cause people to become out of touch with their surroundings and with their own thoughts and emotions. Substance abuse, particularly with LSD which can have such a profound effect on cognitive function, can trigger psychiatric symptoms or make them worse. […]

While it does not completely eliminate drinking, it is clearly effective in significantly reducing intake, which offers individuals an opportunity to engage in more responsible drinking patterns. As a safe, over-the-counter preparation, kudzu may be used alone in initial attempts to curb alcohol consumption, but it may also become a useful adjunct to the currently […]

Quitting drinking on its own often leads to clinical improvement of co-occurring mental health disorders, but treatment for psychiatric symptoms alone generally is not enough to reduce alcohol consumption or AUD symptoms. Among people with co-occurring AUD and psychiatric disorders, AUD remains undertreated, leading to poorer control of psychiatric symptoms and worse outcomes. The co-occurrence […]

Get professional help from an online addiction and mental health counselor from BetterHelp. The ketamine withdrawal timeline provides a more in-depth explanation of what to expect when withdrawing from ketamine. Where possible, the support of friends and family is also fundamental when recovering from ketamine addiction. Ketamine is currently a Schedule III drug in the […]

A heavy drinking binge may even cause a life-threatening coma or death. This is of particular concern when you’re taking certain medications that also depress the brain’s function. The third idea is that medical help is necessary to deal with alcoholism. Indeed, most alcoholics control their drinking without any help from anyone else. The second […]