Author: Charles Frank

Meditation can be done by anyone and can provide many mental health benefits. These medications attach themselves to specific receptors in the brain, enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and depressing the central nervous system. As a result, nerve cell activity is more strongly suppressed, leading to feelings of sedation, relaxation, and a reduction […]

Clients rated the importance of 12-Step programs to recovery 8.7 on a 10-point scale with high scores indicating higher importance. Clients rated the helpfulness of 12-Step programs 8.02 on a 10-point scale with high scores indicating high levels of helpfulness. Clients stated that their top two reasons for attending AA and NA were to (1) […]

The typical dose for OTC ibuprofen is 400 milligrams (mg) taken every 4 to 6 hours. Two well-known brand-name carriers of ibuprofen include Advil and Motrin. The leaflet that comes with your medicine should say whether you need to avoid any particular foods or drinks. If you’re bothered by side effects, stop taking your medicine […]

Digital versions of the songs are uploaded anonymously to SoundCloud and made available to clients for download or sharing. The goal of each session is to write and record an original song with each group member’s help. The healing power of music brings people together in a team-focused sober community. In music rehab, clients develop […]

As you might expect, AA and NA have similarities as well as differences. If you repeatedly drink more than you intend or want to, you may be an alcoholic. Information for people who may have a drinking problem. This pamphlet describes who A.A.s are and what we have learned about alcoholism. We are not anti-alcohol […]

When experiencing an overdose, breathing can slow to the point of death. Giving naloxone to someone who has overdosed restores normal breathing, by reversing the effects of opioids. Sometimes, an overdose is the wake-up call someone needs to realize they have a substance use problem. Other times, understanding the risks involved with overdoses can encourage […]

We are also working to ensure full parity between physical and mental health care so all Americans have access to quality, affordable care, including for substance use. Prevention programs work at the community level with civic, religious, law enforcement, and other government organizations to enhance anti-drug norms and pro-social behaviors. Many programs help with prevention […]

Thousands of people from all walks of life battle alcoholism every day, and thousands make the decision to seek help. Alcohol misuse can impact every aspect of your life in ways you may not expect. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can appear as soon as eight hours after a person’s last drink. A person severely dependent on […]

We publish material that is researched, cited, edited and reviewed by licensed medical professionals. The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers. Intravenous drug users often develop […]

CDC has determined that carefully planned and well-executed mass media campaigns that attain sufficient audience exposure and are implemented in conjunction with other ongoing prevention activities are effective in reducing alcohol-impaired driving. Comprehensive approaches that implement several interventions simultaneously will further reduce alcohol-impaired driving. At the same time, we are promoting life-saving tools that can […]