Narcan is a particular brand name of a medication called naloxone. When naloxone was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015 to reverse opioid overdoses, the specific formula was introduced to the market under the brand name Narcan. Almost ten years later, there are various formulations of naloxone available such as... Continue Reading →
Nicotine is a drug. An incredibly addictive drug. If you are thinking about quitting smoking, you may have a hard time getting started. If you have recently quit smoking, you may need motivation to continue your pursuit. Perhaps it would be beneficial to understand the benefits of quitting smoking according to your body. “How... Continue Reading →
Addiction carries a negative connotation in our community. Addiction is labeled as selfish. Inadequate motivation to quit. Constantly pleasure seeking. An addict is thought to lack self-discipline or morals. These statements are not only ignorant but could not be further from the truth. The truth is that addiction typically spawns from modeled behavior or trauma,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever questioned your relationship with alcohol? Perhaps you have been ‘overdoing it’ on a more frequent basis. Maybe you recently got a DUI. Or does it seem like every time you drink you find yourself in an argument with your spouse? Any of these experiences, among others, can prompt us to look at... Continue Reading →
In a previous blog I asked if someone could be addicted to being at a bar. I presented the example where Bert, a teenager was at a bar named Water Bar in my birth Caribbean village of Trafalgar, Dominica. Bert accused one of the adult men who was waiting outside the bar with him before... Continue Reading →
Can someone be addicted to going to a bar? Seriously, I am talking about a person who does not drink alcohol, do any drugs, or engage in any gambling or other elicit activity. Is it possible that someone’s socialization, in and of itself, can be an addiction? Or, does an addiction require some sort of... Continue Reading →
I know many people who believe that they are addicts, and are well aware of the damage that their alcohol and/or drug use is causing to themselves and those around them. However, for one reason or the other, they are either uninterested or unmotivated to completely abstain from drinking or using. For such people, approaches... Continue Reading →
Nearly 15 million people in America struggle with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). AUD is defined as mild to severe alcohol dependency issue, that can cause adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. The risk for AUD is increased by periods of binge drinking or heavy alcohol use, as it commonly causes neurological changes in the brain.... Continue Reading →
Addiction is a chronic disorder with biological, psychological, emotional, social, environmental, and other factors influencing its development and maintenance. An individual who struggles with addiction uses a substance or engages in prolific behavior that satisfies them enough to repeat the behavior despite monumental and detrimental consequences. Addiction may involve the use of substances such as... Continue Reading →
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