THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DAILY DRINKING AND LIVER DISEASE
Obviously, the fact that alcohol damages our liver is not a secret. Anyone who overindulges in this potentially lethal, intoxicating drink is shoving an exhausting workload on this vital organ, which is forced to work overtime to pump out the string of poisons being fed through its vessels. Like a person worked to death in […]
THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLIC PARENTS ARE GENDER-SPECIFIC
Obviously, we do not need a long lineup of research to tell us that children who live with in a home polluted by drug abuse or alcoholism can potentially develop these mental problems later in life. Having to endure an environment infected with verbal abuse, the smell of alcohol, illegal activity, or even physical abuse […]
HOW TO COPE WITH THESE TRIGGERS FOR RELAPSE
Many therapists may tell you that relapse is a part of the learning process and that everyone makes mistakes at some point in a lifetime. After all, we are only human, and giving into our weaknesses is part of who we are. (How else would we learn right from wrong?) True, many alcoholics and drug […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION AFFECT THE NOSE
As disgusting as this may sound, the mucous in your nasal passage is easily accessible. In other words, this clear slime can easily absorb a variety of substances and instantly transport dangerous toxins into the bloodstream. (After all, our nasal passageways are one of the first lines of defense against pollen, smoke, and other antagonists.) […]
WHAT IS SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE OR UNACCEPTABLE ABOUT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL?
When you lay the cards on the table, you will begin to realize the drugs and alcohol are a bit of a mixed bag of tricks. On one hand, the occasional glass of wine or the required dose of painkillers are viewed as potentially healthy lifestyle choices (as both can help the body heal). On […]
THE TOXIC MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND STIMULANTS
At some point throughout the day, each of us like to have a little bit of a boost now and then. Whether you may decide to grab a quick cup of coffee or simply grab a caffeine-boosted chocolate candy, that extra kick definitely helps you get through an overbearing workload sometimes, doesn’t it? However, imagine […]
THE EXPLOSIVE COMBINATION OF METH AND ALCOHOL
Ultimately, the concept of mixing dangerous substances like alcohol and meth seems too explosive to the healthy person. Some of you are probably more familiar with people who smoke and drink simultaneously, or a person who cuts liquor with a caffeinated beverage. However, as strange as this may sound, combining a stimulant (like caffeine or […]
HOW NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER CAN TRIGGER ALCOHOL PROBLEMS
Have you ever witnessed this situation before? A fully-recovered alcohol user decides to purchase non-alcoholic beer under the pretense that it will not harm them. After all, if it doesn’t have the drug in it, the beverage can’t possibly cause harm, right? Obviously, the answer to this question is a big “no.” Let’s just say […]
THE DANGERS OF COMBINING ALCOHOL WITH XANAX
One of the most frequently prescribed drugs in the United States, benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that are specifically prescribed to treat problems like anxiety and insomnia. Doctors may also prescribe these substances to patients who suffer from seizures and muscle spasms, but, in a very unusual twist, benzodiazepines can also help men and […]
THE DANGERS OF MIXING ALCOHOL WITH MEDICATIONS
Can you drink alcohol and take medication? Obviously, the answer to this question is “no,” given the fact that every set of instructions for prescription drugs clearly tell you to avoid alcohol, given the fact that this toxic substance can trigger severe health problems (including illnesses and injuries) and (in the worst-case scenario) death. As […]