While quite potent, as they are quite small – and shrink even further when dried – you need to pick a lot if you want to have a full dose (2-3.5g dried). Panaeolina foenisecii, the Brown Mottlegill or Mower’s Mushroom, is…

Alcohol can trigger a similar effect by binding to the proteins in the brain with which GABA typically interacts. The pandemic played a role in increased consumption, but alcohol use among people 65 and older was climbing even before 2020. The…

But if they have a problem with alcohol, taking a harm reduction approach could be a constructive way to help them take a look at the negative consequences of their behavior and motivate them to make positive changes. Most people who…

Medication units can be mobile or non-mobile, and they can provide the same services as an OTP, where space allows for quality patient care. Required services not provided in medication units must be conducted at the OTP, including medical, counseling, vocational,…

One of the most influential things is to surround yourself with positive influences and supportive people. Identifying triggers and stressors is crucial in preparing for a sober lifestyle. Triggers are people, places, or things Sober House that can cause cravings or…

By Lindsay CurtisCurtis is a writer with over 20 years of experience focused on mental health, sexual health, cancer care, and spinal health. Nutrient deficiencies can further contribute to low energy levels. Sleep disruptions from alcohol consumption can harm your overall…

On average, participants were 39 years old and about one-third had at least some college education. The authors looked at 6- and 12-month recovery outcomes simultaneously to obtain a broad snapshot of how residents do across the first year of recovery…

Here’s a breakdown of alcohol’s effects on your internal organs and body processes. Some of these effects, like a relaxed mood or lowered inhibitions, might show up quickly after just one drink. Others, like loss of consciousness or slurred speech, may…