Preliminary federal data that reports a slight drop in annual opioid overdose deaths offers a small measure of hope. But it’s no cause for celebration, despite what The Morning newsletter (“Has Fentanyl Peaked?,” nytimes.com, May 21) appears to suggest. In a 17-week trial comparing buprenorphine/naloxone to placebo followed by a detoxification period, those receiving the […]
Over time, however, the body builds a tolerance to alcohol, and a person may have to drink more and more to get the same feeling. Meanwhile, the brain is producing more and more neurotransmitters, making a person further imbalanced. It enhances the effect of inhibitory neurotransmitters while down-regulating excitatory neurotransmitters. Behavioral Treatment Many involve a […]
They provide several services that may include behavioral therapy and 24-hour living support and structure. Prescription sleeping pills, including ‘z drugs,’ can be misused for their sedative properties and may require a detoxification process in order to safely stop taking them. The experience of detoxing off illicit drugs will look and feel different depending on […]
Based on clinical experience, many health care providers believe that support from friends and family members is important in overcoming alcohol problems. But friends and family may feel unsure about how best to provide the support needed. The groups for family and friends listed in the “Resources” section may be a good starting point. See […]
Furthermore, some might opt for medically assisted treatment (MAT) to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, under professional supervision. In the realm of addiction recovery, sobriety is not a destination but a continuous path of self-improvement and discovery. It involves developing coping mechanisms to deal with life’s challenges without resorting to substance use. Stay Cool and […]
A 2014 case study reports that an individual experienced a rapid withdrawal from Xanax while taking high doses of niacin, vitamin C, and gamma aminobutyric acid. You may also benefit from talking with a family member or close friend. By Corinne O’Keefe OsbornCorinne Osborn is an award-winning health and wellness journalist with a background in substance […]
Traits like narcissism and personality disorders like NPD are long-standing. In order to have a diagnosis of NPD, they’ll have to consistently show the relevant symptoms over a period of many years. Understanding these behavioral patterns is crucial in recognizing and addressing narcissistic traits in relationships. It’s like navigating a minefield, where every step must […]
Both theories address cognitive consistency, but in different contexts. In their laboratory experiment, they used 71 male students as participants to perform a series of dull tasks (such as turning pegs in a peg board for an hour). Festinger and Carlsmith (1959) investigated if making people perform a dull task would create cognitive dissonance through […]
“33 years ago today I found recovery and a tribe that has sustained me on my incredible, grateful journey,” he wrote alongside a selfie of himself swimming. “I used to b happy when I was high,” she wrote at the time. Model Naomi Campbell struggled with addiction after her colleague and friend, Versace founder Gianni […]
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