From his first dose of naltrexone, he felt different—in control of his consumption for the first time. P. plans to use naltrexone for the rest of his life. He drinks two, maybe three, times a month. By American standards, these episodes count as binges, since he sometimes downs more than five drinks in one sitting. […]

Customers find the book enlightening and helpful for dealing with addiction, dating, and sex. They feel a connection to the author and appreciate her honesty and transparency. “High Achiever” by Tiffany Jenkins is an authentic, encouraging and page-turning memoir that reads like suspenseful fiction. From opioid addiction and felonies to an inspirational path to recovery, […]

NIDA is a biomedical research organization and does not provide personalized medical advice, treatment, counseling, or legal consultation. Information provided by NIDA is not a substitute for professional medical care or legal consultation. MDMA, or 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine, is a synthetic molecule of the substituted amphetamine class. MDMA has moderate to high abuse potential but a conversely […]

Tolerance means you no longer respond to a drug in the same way you did when you first started taking it. Developing a tolerance to many medications is actually considered to be a normal response. Money can become an issue with the need to support drinking or other use. Stress about money can become an […]

Research indicates a substantial correlation between past traumatic experiences and the development of substance use disorders. This article delves into the critical connections between trauma and addiction, and the crucial role trauma-informed care plays in promoting effective recovery. Many people make new promises to their health and well-being at the beginning of the year. To […]

RehabNow.org’s helpline is a private and convenient solution for individuals seeking treatment for addiction or mental illness. Another benefit of individual therapy at Hope House – Boston in Boston, MA is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with […]

While not as frequent as in halfway houses, sober living homes may conduct random drug testing. Although some sober living facilities provide possibilities for peer support group meetings, they do not provide ‘formal’ addiction therapy. Residents must still see their therapist, doctor, or treatment center to stay on track with their treatment plan. The expense […]

Even though her death is thought to have been a heroin overdose, alcohol also played a role. He suffered severe liver damage as the years went on, leading to his passing in 1995 at the age 57. Barbara Payton had a promising career in the 1940s, but her hard drinking led her to lose out […]

His harrowing revelations form just one small piece of director Matthew Cooke’s wide-ranging documentary on the drug trade and its participants. The film, which was co-produced by Entourage‘s Adrian Grenier and also features interviews with 50 Cent, Woody Harrelson, Freeway Rick Ross, and The Wire‘s David Simon, opened in theaters this week. For Eminem fans, […]

They also have a later age of first drinking (average of 19 years) and a later onset of alcohol dependence at anaverage of 37 years. They tend to drink alcohol every other day, an average of 181 days per year, and they consumefive or more drinks on 54% of those days. They are also young […]