Author: John Carter

Author

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.

March 18, 2024

John Carter

Can Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Abdominal Pain?

When you drink alcohol on a regular basis, your body becomes accustomed to having alcohol present. Alcohol is technically considered a depressant, so it dampens activity in your brain and nervous system. Over time, your body learns to counteract this reduction by increasing your nervous system’s baseline level of activity. To better understand the mechanisms […]

Detox

March 18, 2024

John Carter

Drug-induced movement disorders PMC

Knowledge of the different kinds of tremor in psychiatry, and the drugs that may be responsible. If you begin to experience any side effects while taking an antipsychotic, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. In some cases, they can be permanent, but treatment often leads to improvement. In some cases, extrapyramidal symptoms may […]

Drug Addiction

March 18, 2024

John Carter

Drug Test: What It Is, Purpose, Procedure & Types

Additionally, your test results will take longer when you consider the added shipping and travel time. If you visit a pharmacy aisle or shop online for an at-home drug test, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all of the options that are available. Here are some key features to look for to ensure you get […]

Drug Addiction

March 18, 2024

John Carter

Alcoholic Parents: How Children Are Affected

According to a study by the National Association of Children of Alcoholics (NACOA), there are over 11 million children in the U.S. under the age of 18 living in families with at least one alcoholic parent. The statistics provided by multiple sources further break this down to about 76 million adults in the country who […]

Alcohol Abuse

March 15, 2024

John Carter

Alcoholic Nose Rhinophyma: The Real Cause, and How to Treat It

Even a single alcoholic drink can cause flare-ups for many people with this condition. A survey by the National Rosacea Society found that red wine was the most common culprit, followed by white wine and beer. For those who have the skin condition, it can be difficult to enter into society when flare-ups occur because […]

Alcohol Abuse

March 15, 2024

John Carter

Biofeedback Therapy: Uses and Benefits

For example, physical therapists often use biofeedback to help people with urinary incontinence. You may not realize it, but when you have pain or are under stress, your body changes. Your heart rate may increase, you may breathe faster, and your muscles tighten. Thus, a lower rating may reflect the lack of research rather than […]

Detox

March 15, 2024

John Carter

Drug addiction substance use disorder Symptoms and causes

Make your tax-deductible gift and be a part of the cutting-edge research and care that’s changing medicine. You’ll soon start receiving the latest Mayo Clinic health information you requested in your inbox. People struggling with addiction usually deny they have a problem and hesitate to seek treatment. Attempts to stop drug use may cause intense […]

Drug Addiction

March 15, 2024

John Carter

Best 20 Books About Addiction Recovery to Read in 2020

This book is highly recommended for anyone who, like me, is or was terrified of living a boring life. This book will inspire anyone looking for fun and adventure to create incredible memories while living alcohol-free. Reading We are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen can quite possibly save your life. Creating healthy boundaries is one […]

Detox

March 15, 2024

John Carter

Doping in sport: What is it and how is it being tackled? BBC Sport

Diabetes, visual disturbances, hypertension, joint pain, and cardiomegaly can occur due to abuse of this prescription medication. However, most of them indicated their use was for social purposes and not anything relating to sports. Anabolic steroids, used to improve the ease and efficiency of building muscle, became a mainstay among weightlifters and bodybuilders in the […]

Drug Addiction

March 15, 2024

John Carter

Alcoholic liver disease Information New York

Treatment also consists of evaluation for other risk factors that can damage the liver or put the liver at higher risk, such as infection with hepatitis C and metabolic syndrome. Though rare, liver cancer can develop from the damage that occurs with cirrhosis. Once damage begins, it can take a long time to become noticeable, […]

Alcohol Abuse