Dr. Anirban Gozi

Introduction The kindling effect for alcohol withdrawal is a neural sensation that makes severe withdrawal signs after each relapse. Those with an alcohol use disorder and who have tried to quit often have the most increased risk of encountering the kindling effect. It can cause painful and even harmful effects during initial withdrawal. These signs are so challenging that some people will return to substance use to find comfort, says a drug de-addiction doctor in Newtown . This phenomenon is one reason it’s so important to seek professional care and supervision before trying to stop drinking, particularly for those who have tried to quit and relapsed in the past.      U nderstanding the kindling effect  The kindling effect explains what happens to the brain chemicals of someone with an alcohol abuse disorder. Withdrawal signs deteriorate with each attempt to quit drinking. The neural pathways concerned with withdrawal symptoms engrain themselves deeper with each wi...

Introduction Have you decided to stand up to your addiction? Getting enrolled in a  drug de-addiction therapy  centre can be an effective solution for you. De-addiction therapy is more than just sharing your feelings or finding the willpower to quit using. Addiction recovery therapy also addresses your physical, mental and emotional needs.     Unfortunately, the discourse surrounding substance abuse and de-addiction is plagued with myths that negatively influence people’s ideas about recovery. You might also be hesitant to enrol because of some of these myths. Therefore, we talked to a  drug de-addiction counsellor  and asked him to debunk four common myths regarding addiction recovery.  Myth 1: All I need is detox  The term detox implies a process or period in which one abstains from consuming alcohol or drugs and rids the body of toxic and unhealthy substances. Some people might think that once the toxic material leaves the body, all will be wel...

Afraid of Rehab? It’s nothing to feel ashamed or isolated about. Fear of rehab is a natural reaction to the thought of spending a month of your life in an unknown place with unknown men and women. Maybe you’ve tried it before but cannot seem to stay sober for more than a month and are afraid of failure. Whatever may be the reason for your fear, it can be assured with certainty that there are far more reasons for you to try again than succumb to your fright. If you have any reservations about rehab, I can personally recommend you to try de-addiction counselling .    My thoughts and fears before joining a rehab Before I visited my rehab, I was also plagued with fear about the place as well. However, after two months of my stay there, which was by no means easy, I thank my family for sticking to their decision.  Fear of Withdrawal - Withdrawal is terrible, but trust me, it gets easier. The drug  de-addiction centre in Newtown  where I went, had a program specializi...