Taking Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) with other opioid medicines, benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other central nervous system depressants can cause breathing problems that can lead to coma and death. Other side effects may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, constipation, insomnia, pain, increased sweating, sleepiness, dizziness, coordination problems, physical dependence or abuse, and liver problems. For more information about Suboxone […]
Additionally, mixed drinks may contain sugar or other additives that could exacerbate withdrawal symptoms and should be avoided during the taper. Because of this, it can be used by doctors, mental health professionals, and anyone who feels concerned about their drinking habits. For example, someone might not be addicted to alcohol and simply want to […]
Roadblocks do not involve reasonable suspicion, but must meet particular legal standards to avoid arbitrariness while still assuring randomness. Each stage has different requirements for establishing a basis for police or prosecutorial action. Without establishing that basis, the process is illegal and can cause a prosecution to fail under the exclusionary rule. The victim was […]
We were all enablers and needed to change our behavior toward our loved one in recovery. Mark S. Gold, M.D., is a pioneering researcher, professor, and chairman of psychiatry at Yale, the University of Florida, and Washington University in St Louis. His theories have changed the field, stimulated additional research, and led to new understanding […]
Plan a camping trip to a national park if they’re outdoorsy or a beach getaway for those who prefer a laid-back vacation. Just remember to do the research to determine there are no triggers in these settings. For instance, if a resort advertises a poolside bar or a hotel includes a rooftop bar, it’s probably […]
Samples were taken before, during, and after the 2-hour drinking session, when the mice had the opportunity to voluntarily drink alcohol (15 percent vol/vol) or water. Alcohol intake during the drinking session was 3.04 ± 0.15 g/kg for dependent mice and 2.32 ± 0.28 g/kg for nondependent mice. Horizontal lines and shaded area represent brain […]
For example, you may have developed a co-dependent relationship, or a family member, friend, or employer may have been enabling you without even knowing it. Knowing relapse signs can help you recognize your risk of relapse, and they may include a return to addictive thinking patterns and compulsive behaviors. You can take in every second, […]
Fascination may then flower into obsession, and we become a slave to our attachment. We are no longer ourselves, and, rather than ‘losing our mind’, which would be the skillful means by which to escape our attachment, we are trapped inside the mind. I ran companies, supervised employees, when its time to leave an alcoholic […]
Our formulas have seemingly made us consign our well-being to external variables whose whims we don’t have much say about. When we lose the Middle Way and fall off our balancing point, we create our pain. We create our sense of emptiness, and our anxiety around loss. We deceive ourselves into believing that we are […]
Your journey towards self-improvement begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. To rebuild relationships, it’s crucial to communicate openly and honestly. Expressing remorse for past actions and showing a commitment to sobriety can go a long way in rebuilding trust. “If you want to maintain […]
