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• March 12, 2024
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Cocaine tricks the brain’s pleasure receptors into releasing unnaturally large amounts of feel-good chemicals, and after repeated use of the drug, the brain adapts physically and chemically, in an attempt to restore a natural balance. As a result, the user can no longer feel pleasure from their usual activities and must take cocaine to feel normal. Cocaine cocaine addiction treatment …

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• February 20, 2024
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The sudden removal of alcohol can also cause kidney failure. Alcohol has to be broken down and cleared from the body as urine. This needs water, as the products of the breakdown have to be in solution. Once someone reaches end-stage alcoholism, the brain, heart, kidneys, and liver have already experienced significant damage. As a result, they may feel withdrawal symptoms, …

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• February 15, 2024
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The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Boston, which opened in 2008, offers 45 guest rooms located near treatment centers in the area. It’s why the 46-year-old loves her job, working as a harm reduction specialist with individuals experiencing addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues in the area of Mass. and Cass in Boston. Bostondrugtreatmentcenters.com offers a free advisory service to …

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• January 16, 2024
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It causes sudden and severe problems in your brain and nervous system. If you want to quit drinking, start by talking to your doctor. They can recommend treatment options that can help, including therapy and medications. Psychotherapy options such as cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and motivation enhancement therapy (MET) can help change unhelpful thinking patterns, teach valuable coping skills, and improve …

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• December 13, 2023
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This maintenance becomes a ritual of reflection and appreciation, ensuring that the tattoo remains a relevant and empowering symbol throughout one’s life. Inspiration from the 12-step program can lead to some profoundly symbolic tattoos. From the serenity prayer to specific steps that had a significant impact, elements of this program can be creatively transformed into tattoo art. The imagery might …

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• October 23, 2023
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This medication doesn’t have a high risk of dependence like its narcotic counterparts. It also has a “ceiling effect”, which means the person taking it is not likely to get more inebriated the more they take it. Acting as a partial agonist, it works by altering brain receptors to reduce the user’s cravings for opioid substances and tone down withdrawal …

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• October 10, 2023
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Support networks provide emotional sustenance, accountability, and a sense of community that can significantly bolster an individual’s resilience and commitment to sobriety. Reconnecting with supportive individuals and forming new relationships are essential steps. For alcohol use disorder (AUD), medications such as naltrexone and acamprosate are FDA-approved and have been shown to increase abstinence rates and decrease the risk of heavy …

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• July 13, 2023
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Alcoholism also affects the brain’s “reward center” and produces pleasurable sensations (such as anxiety reduction) when consumed. And the same goes for driving or if you need to be alert and able to react to changing situations. Get helpful tips and guidance for everything from fighting inflammation to finding the best diets for weight loss…from exercises to build a stronger …

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• July 7, 2023
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The first step to getting sober is recognizing and admitting that you have a problem with drug or alcohol misuse. It’s difficult to admit that you have lost control over your substance use. The “sober curious” or “sober sometimes” movement started as a challenge for those who felt they’d partied a little too hard over New Year’s weekend. First there …

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• February 9, 2023
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But the best hangover cure is to wait it out and drink lots of water. The most important thing to consume while you are recovering from a hangover is liquid, in order to avoid further dehydration. Any liquid (except alcohol!) that you find palatable is acceptable, such as boullion, chicken soup, sports drinks, or water. Drinking dark liquors (such as …