Author: John Carter

Others, like loss of consciousness or slurred speech, may develop after a few drinks. Alcohol use can begin to take a toll on anyone’s physical and mental well-being over time. These effects may be more serious and more noticeable if you drink regularly and tend to have more than 1 or 2 drinks when you […]

It can help to look back and see how your thought patterns have changed over time. Let’s say you’re buying lottery tickets every month, but buying these tickets causes you to come up short for your household bills and groceries. CBT can be very effective for addiction, including how well it can work against your […]

That can cause the neurons in your brain to work more slowly or begin to die off. There are several different methods to test if cocaine is present in a person’s system. Several different factors influence the amount of time that cocaine remains in an individual’s system. It is tempting to speculate that these animals […]

The neurological effects of Flakka toxicity may be treated with drugs such as benzodiazepines to counteract agitation and aberrant behavior. The cardiac effects of these drugs can be addressed with the intravenous administration of low-dose norepinephrine (to normalize heart rate and blood pressure) over several hours (typically not more than 6). While there are no FDA-approved […]

The residual effects can continue to affect cognitive functions and overall mental clarity. When struggling with alcoholism, it’s crucial to act quickly and seek the necessary help before it’s too late. Utilizing available resources, such as our national directory of drug and alcohol abuse treatment facilities, is a crucial step in finding the best possible […]

“Withdrawal” is the term for the physical and mental symptoms a person with a drug dependence or addiction experiences when they suddenly stop or reduce substance use. If a person develops cocaine dependence or addiction and suddenly stops using cocaine, they may experience withdrawal symptoms. In some cases, a live-in treatment program can help monitor […]

The length of time it takes to feel the effects of fentanyl depends on the type you take. Fentanyl isn’t detectable in hair for the first few days after the last use. However, once fentanyl is in the hair, it can be detected for up to 3 months. Fentanyl drug use can’t be consistently detected […]

Alcohol can increase your risk for high blood pressure, which can put you at risk for a heart attack or a stroke. And while alcohol is a liquid, it can still pack on empty calories, and drinking too much may lead to obesity. Achieving a reduction in the harmful use of alcohol in line with […]

A health care professional uses a needle to take a blood sample from a vein in your arm. Opioid testing can also be part of long-term opioid therapy. That’s when your doctor prescribes opioids for an extended time to treat severe pain that’s not caused by cancer treatment or part of end-of-life care. Fentanyl can […]

Presently, there are no medicines to reduce craving, but research is ongoing. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a free, confidential helpline that a person can call any day of the year. Withdrawal from cocaine may not be as unstable as withdrawal from alcohol. However, the withdrawal from any chronic substance […]