Author: Alex Thompson

Methadone is used to relieve severe pain in people who are expected to need pain medication around the clock for a long time and who cannot be treated with other medications. It also is used to prevent withdrawal symptoms in patients who were addicted to opiate drugs and are enrolled in treatment programs in order […]

If you need opioids for severe pain, work with your healthcare professional to take the lowest dose possible, for the shortest time needed, exactly as prescribed. Also, be sure to ask if drugs other than opioids are available or if other types of treatment can be used instead. With residential treatment programs, you live with […]

Many of the primary targets of ethanol are known to bind PIP2 including GABAA receptors,[94] but the role of PEth will need to be investigated for each of the primary targets. Individual states determine whether and how it’s imported, distributed, and sold, as well as who can possess it. The complete list of controlled substances […]

While this trust takes time to develop, patients should eventually feel comfortable speaking freely during sessions, feel relief after an appointment and feel a desire to go back. In addition to working with the individual with a substance use problem, counselors also work with couples, families, and others who may be affected by an individual’s […]

“Impaired driving crashes are 100% preventable – there’s simply no excuse or reason to drive impaired by alcohol or drugs. If you’ve had anything to drink, use public transportation, arrange for a sober driver, or call a taxi or ride-hailing service and get home safely,” said Ann Carlson, NHTSA’s Acting Administrator. My Administration is building […]

They also highlighted that long-term heavy drinking and binge drinking may increase someone’s risk of various cardiovascular conditions. If you take blood thinners and wish to consume alcohol, speak to your healthcare provider first. They will consider the state of your health and the medications you take. Long-term, excessive drinking can decrease your heart’s ability […]

This classification is used for substances that have a high potential for addiction and misuse. Some studies are finding therapeutic uses for MDMA in treating certain mental health conditions, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Pills and capsules often resemble prescription or over-the-counter medications. Describes the science behind MDMA (ecstasy) abuse, including what it does to […]

Alcohol use disorder affects millions of adults and youth in the United States each year. Someone with AUD typically doesn’t want anyone to know the level of their alcohol consumption because if someone found out the full extent of the problem, they might try to help. Don’t allow the disappointments and mistakes of the past […]

However, there are some key differences between partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient drug rehab that could make one better than the other for patients. Before signing up for an IOP in drug rehab, patients should understand what their experience might look like. The first thing to understand is that there isn’t a single formula […]

At this stage, you will no longer respond to what’s happening around or to you. You may also pass out or lose control of your bodily functions. It can be helpful to know the signs of being drunk so you can avoid possible harm to yourself by continuing to drink. “They might be able to […]