Author: Alex Thompson

There are many men and women who have suffered from alcoholism in their life but have achieved sobriety and maintained it. If you asked 10 different spouses who have gone through this experience, you may get 10 different answers. She is greatly affected by this ugly disease, too, and she would be comforted and educatted […]

While many patients who want to get off benzodiazepines have an understandable desire to withdraw from the medication as quickly as possible, rapid withdrawal is often the riskiest and most dangerous once signs of physical dependence are present. Whether patients are working closely with a prescriber or withdrawing with limited assistance, they should taper at […]

Kratom can also change the production of hormones in the body. In particular, it’s known to change how your body produces testosterone [5]. However, if your liver begins to suffer, the kidneys pick up some of the slack. Toxins that are not effectively processed by the liver will be passed through the kidney instead, leading […]

You can also try one of HelpGuide’s guided audio meditations to help you stay calm and focused as you make this challenging journey. Your friend or loved one may also vow to cut back on their own. Urge the person to get into a formal treatment program. It also provides coping skills to prevent relapse […]

Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine. If you’re having trouble reading your prescription label, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Some pharmacies offer labels with large print, braille, or a code you scan with a smartphone to convert text to speech. If you’re having trouble opening […]

Think of it as giving your liver a little boost in the right direction. “Nutrition therapy is very important in terms of feeding the liver and giving it the building blocks it needs to restore itself,” says Dr. Lindenmeyer. “Nutrition optimization is actually the most evidence-based and most important intervention aside from stopping drinking,” points […]

A 2021 animal study involving morphine-dependent mice found kratom compounds may have some clinical value in opioid withdrawal treatment. Mice treated with kratom compounds experienced significantly fewer symptoms of withdrawal than expected and than the control group. Of course, animal studies are not an exact one-to-one with human outcomes. When kratom is used during pregnancy, […]

At this rate I feel I will not suffer the horrendous ordeal I did at my first attempt. I am just not sure doing a dosing chart according to one oerson will work for every person. Now I’m super nervous which is elevating my heart rate as high as 120 at rest… Ive been doubling […]

Monitoring includes the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation, as ketamine can potentially cause cardiopulmonary compromise, especially when taken in combination with other drugs. If the patient vomits, the patient should be positioned to lean forward or lie on the left side with the head facing down to avoid airway compromise and aspiration. The patient’s vital […]

Alcoholism is a disease that can affect both children and adults, but it doesn’t affect everyone the same way. For some people, just one drink can result in intoxication, while for others, many more drinks are necessary to create the same effect. Of distilled spirits, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism […]