Sober living
Sunday, April 14
How to Choose Between Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous
Individuals on methadone maintenance are typically not permitted to ‘share’ (speak) at 12-step meetings, especially in NA, where methadone may be viewed as a “drug” (McGonagle, 1994). Methadone Anonymous started in 1991 in Maryland for individuals on prescribed methadone who wish to pursue recovery through the 12-step program; meetings are held in methadone maintenance treatment programs between one and thTuesday, April 02
Cocaine: Side-Effects and Addiction Treatment
These drugs are not all in the same category, but they share some similar effects and dangers, including long-term harmful effects. Despite the name, these are not bath products such as Epsom salts. Substituted cathinones can be eaten, snorted, inhaled or injected and are highly addictive. These drugs can cause severe intoxication, which results in dangerous health effects or even death. People use cannabis by smoWednesday, April 03
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
Among them, 29 million individuals had an AUD, while 2.7 million had a disorder related to illicit drug use. These statistics establish alcohol as the most prevalent substance misused in the United States. Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT) is a blood test that helps detect heavy alcohol consumption. If a blood test reveals that the red blood cells have increased in size, it could be an indication of loTuesday, April 16