This program supports individuals by promoting spiritual and moral development alongside physical recovery from addiction. Online and virtual meetings ensure that individuals have access to the shared experience, strength, and hope of the 12-step program and the wider NA or AA community, even when attending in-person meetings isn’t feasible. AA Meetings, on the other hand,…

Such findings include acute reduction in the recognition of fearful faces and identification of negative emotions in an ‘eyes only’ emotion recognition task (Bedi et al., 2010; Hysek et al., 2012), and slowed perception of angry expressions and an increased psychophysiological response to happy expressions after MDMA administration (Wardle & de Wit, 2014). Recently, some…

That’s why we have a comprehensive set of treatment providers and don’t charge for inclusion. There are not currently any approved medications or specific forms of treatment to address MDMA misuse. There are not currently any approved medications to treat an overdose of Ecstasy.2 If you or a loved one feel you are experiencing an…

You won’t feel dramatic liver improvements yet—your body is dealing with acute withdrawal symptoms. Within the first day or two, your liver is no longer dealing with new alcohol and can focus entirely on recovery. Here’s what happens to your liver when you stop drinking, broken down by timeframe. Even if you’ve been drinking heavily…

For those dealing with alcohol abuse, interventions might focus on education, counseling, and developing healthier coping mechanisms. The approach to treating alcohol abuse may differ significantly from that of addiction, although there can be overlap. Environmental factors, such as growing up in a household where heavy drinking is normalized, can also increase the risk. Lying…

“The time between 1998 and 2005 was especially bad,” she said. “Thank you to all the people who have helped me to remain clean. It’s never done on your own.” “There are no holes in the program. It’s so, so simple. I come in, I ask for help. It has totally changed my life.” She…