Alcohol alters NMDA and metabotropic MGlu5 receptors thus interfering with glutamate transmission. Alcohol acts presynaptically at the GABA neuron,, increasing GABA release and postsynaptically enhancing GABA receptor action. But it does play an important role in motivating you to seek out pleasurable experiences. There’s a popular misconception that people experiencing addiction are actually addicted to […]

Readers of Perry’s memoir know that he barely avoided death on many occasions, as his illness proved formidable even after years of recovery work. “He was so open with his struggles with addiction and sobriety, which I think is incredibly, incredibly brave,” she said onstage. Even pop singer Adele paused her Las Vegas concert Saturday […]

One of the causes of relapse in pain pill addiction is an inability to develop intimate relationships. Staying on the path to health takes patience, loving relationships, and emotional resilience. Fortunately, tools and resources are available to help someone stay straight and to pick them up if they stumble. S.O.S. is focused on helping people […]

You know how you suddenly feel ravenous after a couple of glasses of Pinot? While your liver is hard at work processing the booze, it’s not looking out for those blood glucose levels – and when they fall, we get hungry. So when suddenly every carb and kebab looks delicious and we find ourselves mainlining […]

These symptoms can range from mild nausea, headaches, to life threatening seizures. An overall healthy diet and lifestyle can have beneficial effects. So, adding these vitamins can aid in your recovery and help prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Vitamin C is also something people take after recovering from alcoholism because it’s good for the body. […]