Category: Sober living

While taking part in an Ayahuasca ceremony may seem alluring, consuming this psychedelic brew can lead to serious, even deadly, side effects. A study in 57 people demonstrated that ratings of depression and stress were significantly decreased immediately after the participants consumed Ayahuasca. These effects were still significant 4 weeks following the Ayahuasca consumption (11).… Continue reading Ayahuasca: What it is, effects, and usage

Dr. Neha Narula, a family medicine physician with Stanford Healthcare, says this is a question doctors get often. While robust data are lacking, recent studies have determined that alcohol may be used moderately and cautiously when taking tetracyclines. Oxazolidinones may be used for certain infections, such as osteomyelitis, an infection in the bones, or endocarditis, an… Continue reading Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Antibiotics? The New York Times

However, the effort invested in understanding and managing these triggers can be a transformative part of an individual’s recovery journey. 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… Continue reading Internal Vs External Relapse Triggers & Warning Signs

After that time, half of the drug has been cleared from your system. It takes about 40 hours for 95 percent of the drug to leave your system. It’s primarily broken down in the liver, where it’s turned into other chemical compounds called metabolites. Drug and Alcohol Addiction Contaminants like synthetic stimulants and new psychoactive… Continue reading MDMA: Effects and health risks