Opioids National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA
Drug tolerance is when someone requires larger amounts and more frequent doses of the drug to achieve the same effect as when they first started using the substance. Too many people in the U.S. find themselves in this state of desperation because of opioid use disorder (OUD) — the medical condition that results when someone […]
Guide to Making Amends in Addiction Recovery: Step 9 of AA
This was possible thanks to Alcoholics Anonymous the financial support I received from Living Amends. Once I was in sober living, I started off with getting a bed, then Whitney gave me a temporary job which turned into me getting a more permanent job. I did new inventories, made amends, and for some great peace […]
‘Hangxiety’: If You Feel Anxious After Drinking, This Is Why : ScienceAlert
By contrast, we found little direct evidence of a self-medication model when analyzed at the within-person level. Heavy or binge drinking is a significant factor, as consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period can alter brain chemistry, triggering anxiety. Individuals who use alcohol to cope with stress, social anxiety, or other mental health […]