Sober living

What is heroin and how is it used? National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA

Heroin overdose is a medical emergency that requires treatment with naloxone. Heroin is metabolized to morphine and other metabolites which bind to opioid receptors in the brain. Yes, heroin overdose is certainly possible and potentially deadly. What are the symptoms of heroin addiction? Little research has been focused on the suppository (anal insertion) or pessary …

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Alcohol Misuse and Suicide Risk

Suicide prevention is primary with respect to alcohol use, but must take into account the alcohol abuse especially in cases where the alcohol use facilitates suicide behavior. Additionally, cognitive constriction (narrowed attention which reduces perceived potential solutions to a dichotomy—finding an immediate solution or committing suicide) is frequently observed prior to a suicide attempt [178]. …

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How One Year Sober Changed My Body, & My Life Claudia Christian

As you navigate this uncharted territory, you’ll also encounter a mix of anxiety and excitement. It’s normal to wonder what lies ahead and how you’ll adapt to a life without substances. Many of these symptoms occur because the brain can develop a “chemical romance” with alcohol after extended use. These challenges are only temporary as …

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Addiction Treatment Options Outside 12-Step Programs

Regardless of the intervention selected for use, the status of most patients will change and evolve over time, and interventions need to include provisions to assess patients on a regular basis and to change or adapt treatment when warranted. Findings from this study, examining correlates of long-term recovery, suggest that several factors previously identified as …

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Alcoholic Liver Disease: Reversibility, Signs, Stages

Bruising happens when capillaries break open under your skin, causing bleeding within the skin tissue. The resulting discoloration from the bleeding is a bruise. It’s also important to be aware that unexplained bruising may be a sign of domestic violence or assault. Progressive Symptoms Captain Spirit: 4 Questions to Think About Between Now and Life …

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