A healthy brain detects and encourages desirable behaviors through pleasure, such as eating, socializing with others, and engaging in sexual activity. Because of the way our brains are wired, we are more prone to repeat rewarding behaviors. Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in this process. Find out more about the link between drug addiction and dopamine below.
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Misuse of ketamine can result in tolerance, dependency, and addiction, requiring users to take ever-higher doses of the drug to get the desired high. Outside of a medical setting, the effects of misused ketamine can be lethal and are exceedingly unpredictable.
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The 12 Step Program had its beginnings with Dr. Frank Buchanan, a Lutheran minister who experienced a spiritual transformation in 1908. He shared his experience with others, and eventually, groups of followers formed. These followers, known as the Oxford Group, formed at Oxford, Yale, Harvard, and other universities. Continue reading to learn how the Oxford Group’s influence continues in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) today including the concept of to be sober minded.
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Making the right moves when someone you love is addicted to drugs or alcohol is not always easy. But it is crucial for getting them the help they need. If you’re not being that force that inspires your loved one to pursue help at any cost, then you may be enabling them, keeping a vulnerable addict on a dangerous path. Are you enabling an addict? Learn to spot the signs of an enabler and how to make a positive change instead. Read more
If you or a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, getting sober can mean the difference between living a healthy, high quality life and succumbing to the throes of addiction. Luckily, for those who want to regain control of their lives, there are many options for pursuing sobriety. Explore the programs and methods that can help you in getting clean and sober from drugs and alcohol. Read more
