Author: John Carter

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John Carter, an experienced social worker with ten years of experience, earned his psychology degree from Boston University. Right after completing his studies, John dedicated himself to assisting people struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. At present, he writes enlightening articles focused on fighting substance abuse, using his knowledge to provide advice and support via this blog.

April 12, 2024

John Carter

PCP Addiction: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention

PCP is a drug that can cause a variety of physical and psychological symptoms, which often increase in intensity with higher dosages. Feelings of depression and anxiety are common effects, even with low doses of PCP. This is especially true when you mix angel dust and substances that depress the central nervous system (CNS). The […]

Drug Addiction

April 12, 2024

John Carter

Is It Bad to Mix Weed and Alcohol?

A recent study has also shown that those who consumed alcohol had much higher levels of THC in their bloodstream compared to a placebo group. So if you’re planning to detox from marijuana, drinking alcohol is not advised. When people drink and smoke marijuana together, alcohol increases the amount of THC that is absorbed into the body. While this […]

Alcohol Abuse

April 12, 2024

John Carter

Insomnia and Alcohol Withdrawal: How to Deal With Sleeping Problems

For example, every night when you enter REM sleep (rapid eye movement) your brain stores the memories acquired during your day. After drinking alcohol you spend less time in REM, which explains why you sometimes can’t remember what you did the night before. The symptoms of insomnia from alcohol withdrawal also tends to worsen other […]

Alcohol Abuse

April 12, 2024

John Carter

National Prevention Week Substance Use Treatment, Prevention, and Recovery

Included are youth facts, funding information, and tools to help you assess community assets, generate maps of local and federal resources, search for evidence-based youth programs, and keep up-to-date on the latest, youth-related news. As such, National Prevention Week is shifting to celebrate and promote your year-round prevention initiatives. SAMHSA created a new, ongoing virtual […]

Drug Addiction

April 11, 2024

John Carter

Meth Withdrawal Symptoms And Detox

From there, the treatment team can develop a detox plan that fits their specific needs. Keep in mind that the doctor may ask a patient questions about their current and past substance abuse. This is necessary for setting up a patient’s long-term recovery plan. It’s also helpful for doctors to know if the patient suffers […]

Detox

April 11, 2024

John Carter

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week March, 2024 District Health Department 10

We are still here to answer any questions or offer advice. Please send an email to with information about your event, the dates, and any questions you may have. NIDA will host a Tweetstorm to raise awareness for NDAFW on Monday, March 30, from 3 to 4 p.m. Students and organizations can participate by tweeting […]

Drug Addiction

April 11, 2024

John Carter

How to Stop Drinking Out of Boredom: Tips and Advice for a Sober Life in 2024 Lantana Recovery: Addiction Treatment Rehab Center

By becoming more involved in your community, you can effectively replace boredom drinking with meaningful connections and activities that improve your overall mental health and well-being. In addition to alcohol addiction, alcohol can also increase symptoms that may have initially driven the person to start drinking. Over 20% of people with anxiety disorders report that […]

Alcohol Abuse

April 11, 2024

John Carter

MDMA Synthesis How to make Molly The DEA: The definitive guide to MDMA molly, ecstasy

However, in some cases, you may continue to feel the side effects of molly the day after you take it. The symptoms may persist for up to a week or more, especially if MDMA is mixed with other drugs such as marijuana. Once the amalgam starts to bubble, the methylamine freebase and MDP2P solution are […]

Detox

April 11, 2024

John Carter

How To Help An Alcoholic Parent

This is especially likely if alcoholism runs on his side of the family or if he also deals with a mood disorder like depression. People with alcoholism are dependent on alcohol, but not everyone who drinks heavily is an alcoholic.6, 14 About a third of American adults are considered to be excessive drinkers. You’re not […]

Alcohol Abuse

April 11, 2024

John Carter

Molly: How long does it stay in your system?

Taking a high dose of molly can cause an increase in body temperature. This can sometimes lead to kidney failure, heart failure, or death. On the other hand, some medications can cause false positives for MDMA in urine tests. MDMA, also known as molly or ecstasy, stays in your system for an average of 30 […]

Drug Addiction