offering NAD therapy. It’s said to help with withdrawal symptoms and cravings. They might cite numbers (usually without all the data or any proof) to show how well it works. They may suggest it could help with substance use disorders in place of, or along with, other approved medicines....
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In the realm of addiction recovery, sobriety is not a destination but a continuous path of self-improvement and discovery. It involves developing coping mechanisms to deal with life’s challenges without resorting to substance use. Many find support in various therapy techniques, such as Cognitive ...
Environmental factors play a significant role in this process. Exposure to places, people, or situations associated with past substance use can significantly increase the risk of relapse. This is because your brain associates these cues with the use of substances, sparking cravings and relapse if no...
In addition to a risk of addiction or replacing one addiction with another, those who take methadone also commonly report several side effects. Common Side Effects of Methadone: Changes in appetite, cravings for sweets Sexual dysfunction* Constipation Nausea, vomiting Abdominal pains Sleepiness Edema ...
Keywork sessions with a case manager Group therapy Opiate Rehab Aftercare Aftercareimproves the chance of full recovery as: Emotional and psychological support helps to alleviate feelings of loneliness Being in contact with a sponsor or an accountability partner encourages compliance with recovery commitmen...
People struggling with OUD often experience intense cravings for opioids that override other priorities in life. These cravings can be both physical and psychological in nature and can lead individuals to engage in risky behaviors just to obtain more drugs. ...
Cravings:Cravingsare a brain-based response to an emotional desire. When we eat, we stimulate a flood of feel good neurotransmitters in our brain such as dopamine and serotonin. This is a great thing and it is very pleasurable to eat. When we fast, if our brain is overly used to or re...
-MCT Oil (this substance derived from coconuts is one of the healthiest brain foods on the market). One of my favorite MCT oil based products is called Brain Octane Oil which contains the most highly-concentrated, energy rich parts of the coconut. It ...
First, the spray helps individuals stay away from cigarettes, while still getting their cravings satisfied. Second, the spray gets the nicotine into the bloodstream faster than other aids meant to help people quit smoking, such as the nicotine patch and nicotine gum. Therefore, many may actually...