Author: John Carter

Law enforcement can use BAC to determine if a person is sober enough to drive an automobile or operate heavy equipment safely. You don’t need any special preparations for a blood alcohol test. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “safe” alcohol consumption doesn’t mean there are health benefits. That glass of wine for dinner […]

People who use heroin can become tolerant of the drug. This means they will need larger or more frequent doses to achieve the desired effects. As you wait for an ambulance to arrive, use any naloxone (Narcan) you have on hand. This emergency medication can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. If you […]

This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Ark Behavioral Health offers 100% confidential substance abuse assessment and treatment placement tailored to your individual needs. If you need […]

By Geralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHCGeralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHC, is a mental health counselor based in Delray Beach, Florida, with a focus on suicidal ideation, self-harm, help-seeking behavior, and mood disorders. There is also the possibility that bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction symptoms will present concurrently, which adds a level of complexity to the diagnosis. In […]

Several randomized clinical trials have shown clinically significant effects of MDFT on reducing adolescents’ drug use and related behavioral problems in controlled and community-based settings (Rowe, 2012). Data also show that family functioning improves during MDFT, and families and adolescents maintain these gains at follow-up (Rowe, 2012). For some adolescents, MDFT may be an effective […]

This amount of heroin can depend on factors like your metabolism and the type of heroin you use. You can recover from heroin use disorder when you receive the right treatment. Heroin is an illegal drug with a high potential for misuse. If you have heroin use disorder, it can be difficult to stop using […]

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 […]