Author: John Carter

You can contact an Aetna representative to learn more about the co-pays and deductibles for substance use disorder treatment. A deductible is the amount of money paid out-of-pocket for covered services before the health plan kicks in. For example, if the deductible for your plan is $1,500, you will need to pay that amount out […]

Inside Iona’s brain, enzymes work like cleaners mopping up a monsoon to break down the drug flooding her system. Since DMT is illegal, there is limited research that shows any benefits. These benefits remain prospective and experimental, not scientifically proven. People who wish to try DMT should learn as much as possible and practice harm-reduction […]

This is a good time for setting goals — an activity that helps to strengthen their commitment to change. At this stage, defense mechanisms are in high gear, and people are reluctant to even acknowledge they have a problem. They may try to avoid the topic of their drinking or minimize the negative impacts of […]

The effects of alcohol largely depend important factors like the amount of alcohol and how quickly it is consumed, as well as the person’s age and body composition. It’s not because I don’t appreciate a glass of wine with a great meal, or a few beers on a hot summer evening. It’s because I know […]

The brain does so with the help of serotonin transporters in the nerve terminal membrane. Like a vacuum cleaner, the transporters scoop serotonin molecules that haven’t bound to receptors and transport them back to the inside of the terminal for later use. If someone is experiencing a potentially lethal morphine overdose, the opioid receptor antagonist […]

For many people, substance or alcohol use was a way to self-medicate for depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition. For others, perhaps it began as a way to stay motivated during long hours of working or studying. Stopping drug use is just one part of a long and complex recovery process. Committing to change […]

Contemporary neuroscience is illuminating how those factors penetrate the brain [77] and, in some cases, reveals pathways of resilience [78] and how evidence-based prevention can interrupt those adverse consequences [79, 80]. In other words, from our perspective, viewing addiction as a brain disease in no way negates the importance of social determinants of health or […]

According to the Epilepsy Foundation, some studies have linked chronic alcohol misuse to the development of epilepsy. On MyEpilepsyTeam, the social network and online support group for people with epilepsy and their loved ones, members have discussed alcohol, epilepsy, and seizure triggers. A doctor will take a thorough health history and have you complete questionnaires […]

More conclusive research on herbal remedies and other supplements for ED is needed for many of these claims. However, if you decide to try one, be sure to talk with your doctor first. They can help determine whether the treatment may be safe and if it’ll react with any medications you’re taking. Ginkgo biloba may […]

What might be a short inconvenience for one person could be intense heat for another. People experiencing mild night sweats from occasional alcohol consumption may find relief using home remedies. With alcohol intake, the blood vessels in the skin tend to widen when the heart rate speeds up. People may sweat more after drinking due […]