Category: Sober living

However, there have been some issues with the desserts, such as a dry chocolate cake and a bread pudding with scrambled eggs. The wine selection had one sample with a brownish residue and an acidic taste, which may indicate old wine. Despite these hiccups, the staff remains friendly and committed to customer satisfaction. Overall, the…

This is a term that refers to using drugs to enhance your sex life. This practice is common among gay men or other people who have anal sex. Besides poppers, drugs commonly used during sex include methamphetamine (crystal meth), mephedrone (meth), GHB, and GBL (G). Poppers have the ability to cause asphyxia, which can cause…

It may feel like the world is ending, that you’re being probed or analyzed, or experience death and rebirth thousands of times over. Some people experience out-of-body experiences on ketamine yet remain inside the room — hovering over their body as if to view it from the third person. Other times it can make you…

If you know someone who has firsthand knowledge of a program, it may help to ask about their personal experience. Given the diverse biological processes that contribute to AUD, new medications are needed to provide a broader spectrum of treatment options. Brief Interventions are short, one-on-one or small-group counseling sessions that are time limited. More in…

There are many symbols that are easily recognized within the recovery community. These often represent powerful personal choices made by the person wearing them. This can manifest either as an individual wearing Alcoholics Anonymous these symbols as physical accessories (i.e., a necklace, bracelet, or other apparel), or in a more permanent form, such as a…

In contrast, NA provides a broader scope, catering to individuals facing addiction to any narcotic substances, including but not limited to opioids, stimulants, and prescription drugs. This inclusivity acknowledges the diverse nature of drug addiction, understanding that the journey to recovery may involve a variety of substances with different effects on the mind and body.…

But there are risks linked to opioid use — including severe constipation, nausea, dependence, misuse, opioid use disorder and accidental overdose. For example, opioid medicines may help when the pain level is very high and short term. If you have taken methadone illicitly and you’re worried about experiencing withdrawal, a methadone clinic or rehab facility…

Some of the adverse effects seen in patients who use AASs may include infertility, gynecomastia, sexual dysfunction, hair loss, acne, muscular appearance, and testicular atrophy. Some indicators that might suggest AAS use are increased hemoglobin and hematocrit; suppressed LH, FSH, and testosterone levels; low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low sperm density. Mass spectrometry-based tests (available…

Because of all the blood involved, you might want to refrain from booting if you know you’re going to be cleaning your needle and syringe and allowing someone else to use it. Be sure to thoroughly flush your needle and syringe with water after booting if you plan to re-use it at a later time,…

It is around 4-10cm long, 1-3mm thick and usually slightly wavy rather than completely straight. The surface is smooth but if you look closely you will see it is made up of fibres. The stem is also fairly flexible; if you apply light pressure it should spring back rather than snap in two. The cap…