Author: John Carter

For men, heavy drinking means more than four drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks a week. The focus of this particular recipe is on the pork and wine ragu, and this could really be served on top of most types of pasta. To me, this recipe is a good reminder that you […]

It’s a great idea to narrow down the type of career you hope to pursue. Here’s a quick look at some of the professional pathways you might want to explore and the required degrees. We may ask for your zip code or other pertinent geographic information in order to track calls being routed to other […]

If you drink alcohol heavily for weeks, months, or years, you may have both mental and physical problems when you stop or seriously cut back on how much you drink. According to a 2015 article, an estimated 50 percent of people with an alcohol use disorder go through withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking. Doctors […]

Once overdose symptoms are safely managed, and a safe detoxification process is complete, the next step toward recovery can begin. To learn more about the recovery process, contact a treatment provider today. WHO recommends that naloxone be made available to people likely to witness an opioid overdose, as well as training in the management of […]

That year, Willis had just begun an acting career in Blind Date with Kim Basinger. And between Moonlighting and Blind Date, he has gone to make 73 other films from Pulp Fiction to TheSixth Sense to 12 Monkeys to The Bonfire of the Vanities. And of course, his blockbuster his, Die Hard, stands out in […]

They affect the brain’s monoamine neurotransmitter systems, which include norepinephrine and dopamine. Many drugs can alter a person’s thinking and judgment, and can lead to health risks, including addiction, drugged driving, infectious disease, and adverse effects on pregnancy. Information on commonly used drugs with the potential for misuse or addiction can be found here. Hallucinogens are […]

He argues that, once someone has a chronic history of drug taking or drug-seeking behavior for ‘euphorogenic purposes’, they will be unable to distinguish between the analgesic effects of the drug and the euphorogenic effects. These conclusions follow the traditional disease model of addiction, that once a person is an addict, he/she will always be […]

Substance abuse counselors help clients identify why they have turned to alcohol, drugs, or other destructive behaviors and work with them on techniques and treatments to help turn their lives around. Specific job duties often vary depending on where professionals work and the type of support they offer. They often counsel individuals or groups to […]

If someone you love is experiencing a substance use disorder, please bear in mind that they have a chronic illness and need support and help. Learning about addiction and how not to enable a person is one way you can help them. Having the ongoing support of loved ones and access to professionals can make […]

This way, they can enter the facility immediately after the intervention, when the intervention’s impact is strongest. Strategize the intervention and plan ahead of time so that everyone knows their role and understands the end goal. Doing research about what to expect at your chosen rehab center can help tremendously. It’s best to consult a […]