Author: John Carter

However long it lasts, the heroin high is short-lived compared to the long-term, deadly outcomes of heroin use. If you or a loved one live with addiction or are using drugs recreationally and want to stop, The Recovery Village can help. Reach out to one of our representatives today to learn how you can start your path […]

Alcohol use can have life-long effects on developing brains and bodies. Teens who drink are also more likely to struggle with school, use other risky substances, or experience alcohol poisoning. So what should you do if your loved one initially denies having a binge drinking problem? A heavy drinking binge may even cause a life-threatening […]

In the 1990s, dozens of studies showed Contingency Management is a helpful intervention for increasing abstinence among individuals with cocaine use disorder. Several empirical questions linger, however, about how long CM needs to be delivered before the abstinence-related benefits it offers will carry on without the rewards (or negative consequences) in place. In the first […]

Cymbalta, also known by its generic name, Duloxetine, is a prescription medication commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, and a range of other conditions. However, as with many medications, it’s crucial to be aware of potential interactions and risks when mixing it with other substances. If you are concerned about your alcohol intake or want […]

Some drug tests look for specific substances, while others scan for a broad array of substances. Some drug tests will look for drugs in your blood, while others will detect blood in your urine, saliva and even your hair. Individuals can develop both a tolerance and a psychological dependence to LSD; once tolerance develops, substance […]

Some scientists believe the faster rate of zolpidem metabolism in men may be due to the enzyme-enhancing effects of testosterone. This means that Ambien’s effects are more likely to last longer in women. Plasma levels of zolpidem can be up to 50 percent higher in women. The inner layer dissolves more slowly and helps you […]

In weeks 19–24, the magnitude of the reinforcement was decreased, such that each client earned just one draw from the prize bowl for attendance on Thursdays only. One person’s name was drawn from that second urn at the end of the session, and that individual received 10 draws from the prize bowl described earlier. In […]

Please note while forming your response, if your article is accepted, you may have the opportunity to make the peer review history publicly available. The record will include editor decision letters (with reviews) and your responses to reviewer comments. The specificities analysis, indicating the index of co-occurrence between the words, can be seen in Fig […]

Overall, we believe that the evidence from different approaches and study designs, with each their own strengths and limitations, when combined will result into the best available evidence [84, 85] (Fig. 1). Furthermore, to translate the research evidence to prevention in daily care, research on individual patient characteristics and absolute treatment effects is also needed. Other […]

In general, drug addiction itself may not always be recognized as a standalone disability. However, individuals with drug addiction may still be eligible for disability benefits if their addiction substantially impairs their ability to work. Individuals must still meet the criteria for disability in order to be eligible for benefits, and the SSA will consider […]