Relapse plans can be verbalized but may also be written in order to have a more clear outline of what steps to take should a relapse seem to be a possibility. Participating regularly in a support group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provides support, accountability, education, and the ability to meet...Read More

Our findings suggest that high rates of aggression during intoxication are an extension of a life-long pattern of impulsive, violent aggression, rather than a special form of aggression. This finding is similar to what has been found among men and nonhuman primates with low CSF 5–HIAA concentrations. These studies show that impulsive, severe aggression, but...Read More

For 110 years, amphetamine was thought to be a human invention, but the compound was found in 1997, along with methamphetamine, nicotine and mescaline, within two species of Texas acacia bushes 3, 4. Where possible, drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if there is a recurrence of behavioral symptoms sufficient to require continued...Read More

A licensed counselor with a background in addiction or mental health issues can offer you tips for reducing your substance use. If stress is the source of your hallucinogen use, a counselor can advise you on how to handle stress and avoid situations that induce negative emotions. Psilocybin derives from certain kinds of mushrooms grown...Read More

Understanding these genetic factors can help individuals make informed decisions to stop drinking alcohol. Dealing with intense emotions during recovery can be incredibly overwhelming and difficult to manage. These powerful emotional states can put an individual’s recovery at risk, leading them to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. How To Have A Difficult Conversation...Read More

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In fact, your journey to sobriety will likely involve strengthening some relationships and purging others. You may find yourself leaning on your trusted support system a lot and breaking ties with those who do not aid you in your recovery. In the absence of alcohol, developing healthy coping mechanisms is essential for effectively managing stress...Read More

Thus, rather than repressing the past, participants found it useful to keep their history in mind as an impetus to continue on the road to recovery. Methods of cognitive-behavioral skills training also may be influenced by whether therapy takes place in an individual or group context. In coping skills training, group therapy provides a convenient...Read More

But agreeing to between two and three of them merits an AUD diagnosis. Even after formal treatment ends, many people seek additional support through continued involvement in such groups. Individuals often hide their drinking or deny they have a problem. How Do Doctors Diagnose AUD? It’s sometimes difficult to identify a problem in its initial...Read More

As they die off, the liver gets scars and stops working as well, a disease called cirrhosis. If your pattern of drinking results in repeated significant distress and problems functioning in your daily life, you likely have alcohol use disorder. However, even a mild disorder can escalate and lead to serious problems, so early treatment...Read More