ALCOHOL ADDICTION WITHDRAWAL
Alcohol addiction in and of itself is known to be a large feat to tackle. But there is another aspect that isn’t spoken of as frequently, called withdrawal. When alcohol is abused, your body becomes used to the excessive intake of the substance despite it being harmful, so taking it away causes adverse physical and […]
FATAL SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE
Symptoms of alcoholic liver disease can vary depending on the individual’s liver function. Your liver performs over 500 vital functions in order to keep the body running. However, when the liver becomes damaged, it often causes problems in other parts of the body. Alcoholic liver disease symptoms are split into two categories: acute and post-acute. […]
IS ALCOHOL REHABILITATION REALLY WORTH IT?
Even in the most successful alcohol rehab centers, there’s a pretty good chance that individual addiction treatment may not be effective if the addict isn’t ready to change. Alcoholics who approach alcohol rehab centers with an open mind and the willpower to make changes in their lives are much more likely to be successful. Though […]
HOW ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL WREAKS HAVOC ON YOUR BODY
Alcohol withdrawal is a clinical syndrome which affects people who are only accustomed to regular alcohol intake; it occurs when either alcohol consumption is decreased, or they quit drinking completely. In these cases, the central nervous system adjusts to the constant presence of alcohol in the body and compensates for the alcohol’s depressive effects on […]
MAKING WISE DECISIONS WITH ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN RECOVERY
It is often said that old habits die hard. Despite working hard to recover and even making good progress, the thought of having a drink here or there may surface in your mind. This temptation alone may make it harder to reach your destination. Are there truly any pros to drinking during recovery? There […]
HOW CAMPRAL IS USED TO TREAT ALCOHOLISM
Campral is used to efficiently treat alcoholism, though scientists still don’t completely understand how it works in the brain. This drug stops alcohol cravings and decreases interest in drinking (even in chronic alcoholics). Campral is believed to also address withdrawal symptoms in long term drinkers. In short, this medication can help alcohol dependents achieve as […]
ABUSING ALCOHOL IN THE FORM OF POWDER
Powdered alcohol is created when alcohol is absorbed by a sugar derivative called dextrin and is later put through a process of encapsulation. This mechanism is very simple because certain sugar derivatives can be used to trap ethanol and produce a powder. When the powder is stored in tightly sealed containers, it is able to […]
NAVIGATING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Despite all of the joy and good tidings it brings, the holiday season can be a time of stress and unrealistic expectations of ourselves and those around us. The stress that these unrealistic expectations cause often leads many to alcohol and other substances in an attempt to cope. The holidays are also a challenge for […]
ALCOHOL: DANGEROUS STRESS RELIEF
According to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), job stress is the number one cause of stress for adults in America, and it has increased significantly within the past few decades. Job stress is correlated to high demands in the workplace; stress can also come from the perception of not having enough control on the […]
WHEN ALCOHOL CAUSES HEPATITIS
Hepatitis is a grim reminder of the dangers of substance abuse. All versions (A, B, C, D, and E) can inflict extensive damage on the liver (and the rest of the body) and can produce excruciating pain if the victim does not receive appropriate treatment. Typically, these infections are spread as a result of sharing […]
