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Palamar, Joseph J.; Salomone, Roberto; Vincenti, Marco; Cleland, Charles M. “Detection of “bath salts” and other […]MA/“Molly” users.” Drug and Alcohol Dependence, April 2016. Experts study how it can help people with post-traumatic stress disorder. There are also theories that MDMA may help reduce stress in people ecstasy withdrawal and detox symptoms and timelines with […]

Some people prefer to work through difficult times and situations privately with a therapist. It’s a reflection of how powerful addiction is to conquer that positive and happy situations, such as birthdays and holidays, can be powerful relapse triggers, too. One way to prepare for this trigger is to evaluate the stress you’re experiencing. Although […]

Your body eventually breaks acetaldehyde into acetate, but it can damage the liver before this occurs. Every time you drink, acetaldehyde binds to fat cells and proteins in the liver, triggering an inflammatory response that damages and kills liver cells. Heavy or ongoing alcohol consumption increases the risk of liver diseases, such as cirrhosis (severe […]

Here’s how we can face our triggers with less reactivity so that we can get on with our lives. A legacy of historical injustices and systemic barriers faced by Black women has an influence on intergenerational substance use disorders. An addiction psychologist and mother explains the problems with “drug-free kids” programs, and why we should […]

There might be crippling pain, vomiting, insomnia, spasms, hot and cold flashes, goosebumps, congestion and tears. You might feel like you’re having the worst flu of your life, or like a demon is crawling out of your skin. Overdoses have passed car crashes and gun violence to become the leading cause of death for Americans […]