Author: John Carter

A goodbye letter to addiction is similar to journaling because you are still writing down your emotions, and you will likely feel some of the same effects. It serves as a personal outlet for any feelings you may be struggling to come to terms with. A goodbye letter to alcohol or drugs can also help […]

Be upfront about your history of drug use when seeking medical treatment. If you need a medical or dental procedure done, be upfront and find a provider who will work with you in either prescribing alternatives or the absolute minimum medication necessary. You should never feel ashamed or humiliated about previous drug use or be […]

Back in March 2017, Radar Online spoke exclusively with a source close to Demi Moore who revealed that the actress was plotting a huge Hollywood comeback on the back of her role in hit Fox show, Empire. “Demi is trying really hard to get back into the world of TV and movies right now,” the […]

They also create a temporary sense of intense well-being or euphoria. That sensation wears off as the drugs leave your system, but the desire to reproduce that feeling may linger. If you then seek out more opioids, you can kick off a cycle of drug use that is very hard to break. It’s a synthetic […]

Symptoms of DTs tend to begin soon after you stop drinking alcohol and can happen abruptly. Because of this, it’s best to talk to your doctor before stopping alcohol use. They can help you set up a plan to manage your alcohol withdrawal symptoms. If you have stopped using alcohol, haven’t talked to your doctor, […]

It’s unclear if there are ways to get psilocin out of your system faster after consuming magic mushrooms. Shrooms are a common name for hallucinogenic mushrooms containing the compound psilocybin. They may show up on specific drug tests designed to detect hallucinogens, but many standard drug tests do not test for these compounds. However, other […]

You can also find special drinks and kits that promise to clean out THC from your system quick. Remember though, these products work differently for everyone because each person’s body handles weed in its own way. Pregnant women should always talk with their doctor before trying anything because both the detox process and using marijuana […]

If you’ve already mixed muscle relaxants and alcohol, stop drinking immediately. To err on the side of caution, it’s best to see healthcare professional as soon as possible, especially if you’ve had more than one drink or don’t drink often. Cyclobenzaprine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It helps relieve pain, […]

Urine and hair tests have a longer detection window, anywhere from 1–90 days after last use. About 40 to 50 million drug tests are conducted by employers each year, which analyze biological material including urine, hair, blood, saliva, breath, sweat, and even fingernails. When cannabis is consumed, THC levels temporarily rise in the body, which […]

Following his hospital discharge, Wilson joined the Oxford Group and tried to recruit other alcoholics to the group. These early efforts to help others kept him sober, but were ineffective in getting anyone else to join the group and get sober. Dr. Silkworth suggested that Wilson place less stress on religion (as required by The […]