Author: John Carter

In conversations with dealers and buyers, a trend emerges among the stories of smooth transactions. Popular hashtags, like #Kush4Sale or #OGKush, are important, and a good place to start. Some users post requests but that’s the easiest way to get scammed or arrested, so, if you’re trying to buy, you’re better off searching for sellers […]

While most will find that they can stop or moderate on their own, others will have developed an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) during 2020. As you leave rehab, we encourage you to immediately consider going to AA meetings. It’s a place where you can go commensurate with other addiction sufferers […]

However, voluntary EtOH drinking did not produce overt evidence of hepatotoxicity or alterations in ALT or AST (unpublished findings) and Meth concentrations in the brain were not changed by prior EtOH exposure. Thus, the synergistic depletions of monoamines observed after the serial exposure to EtOH and Meth are not due to decreased metabolism of Meth […]

Combining holistic and evidence-based therapies with complementary and alternative medicine, holistic rehab centers provide tailored care paths for individuals in recovery. Holistic rehab services are offered by outpatient treatment providers who practice alternative medicine, as well as select addiction treatment centers. Embracing these innovations allows holistic addiction treatment centers to equip individuals with the resources […]

Treatment centers that promote abstinence are at odds with the medical standard of care — long-term use of medications, like buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone. But only about 25 percent of outpatient centers provide them. We invite you to share your experiences at the end of the page. Scoring the next fix feels like a race […]

It is determined that roughly 31.5% of alcoholics fall into the category of young adults, which is the largest single group. This group tends to begin drinking at an early age (around 19) and also develops an alcohol dependence early (around 24). This group has comparatively low rates of co-occurring mental health conditions and moderate […]

Unlike opioids, which are depressants, cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant. While opioids cause the body to slow down, stimulants make the body speed up, increasing blood pressure and heart rate. If you or a loved one are showing the first signs of an overdose, call 911. We offer a complete suite of treatment […]

This is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure FHE Health is trusted as a leader in mental health and addiction care. Most people will need ongoing support groups for some time after detox. This is a very good time to speak to your counseling team about these fears and the emotional struggles you are […]

Individuals who regulate their thoughts and feelings during tough times often make wise choices. Others react to highly stressfulsituations in a hostile manner, which may lead to regrettable decisions. Distress tolerance teaches people to make sounddecisions in difficult moments. Mindfulness is a mental state characterized by being aware and accepting of the present moment, including […]

Taking ketamine with stimulants (such as cocaine and ecstasy) may overload your heart. Stimulants may keep you moving when the effects of ketamine would otherwise have immobilised you, increasing the chance of accidental injury. People who die or end up in hospital almost always have combined ketamine with other drugs, particularly alcohol. Taking it with […]