Physical dependency on alcohol is one of the most challenging issues a person going through the recovery process may have to overcome. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are often difficult to cope with, and they also pose direct physical risks to those going through a detoxification. Under such circumstances, it’s wise to consider a medication-assisted recovery. Let’s … Read more
Studies have shown that alcohol can affect the quality of sleep. It disrupts our circadian rhythm, which regulates the body’s temperature. It also keeps your body tied to a 24-hour cycle. This rhythm regulates hormones such as melatonin and core body temperatures. When you drink alcohol before bedtime, these hormones are lower, and the body’s … Read more
Royce Da 5’9, the stage name of Detroit-born rapper Ryan Montgomery, met his wife in high school. They were in the same Spanish class, but when he spotted her blaring from the latest Roots album from the speakers of her mom’s car, she really caught his attention. They quickly bonded over their shared musical tastes … Read more
Few activities are as surrounded by medical myths as much as the consumption of alcohol. From claims that drinking directly kills your liver to tips on how to mitigate the effects of alcohol on brain and body, there’s a lot of information and misinformation out there. If you’re worried about issues related to alcohol addiction … Read more
Alprazolam, best known by its brand name Xanax, is a benzodiazepine prescription for treating anxiety and preventing panic attacks. It is one of the prescription medications for anxiety combined with alcohol that can lead to an overdose and turn into a substance use disorder. People may feel double the impact of both drugs by mixing … Read more
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol addiction or alcohol dependence, is classified as a diagnosable “substance use disorder.” Distinct from “harmful drinking,” a term for the habit of heavy drinking that impairs one’s health without actually developing dependency, alcohol dependence is a more severe form of alcohol use disorder. Alcohol’s harmful effects on the body and … Read more
If you’re even a ‘casual’ drinker, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced some alcohol withdrawal symptoms. If six to twelve hours after an episode of drinking you’ve ever experienced trouble sleeping, tremors or shakes, extreme anxiety, a craving for even more alcohol, or any of the symptoms of a hangover, (think headache, nausea, sweating, that … Read more
Alcohol is detrimental to your health as it can cause severe side effects when misused over a long period. Alcohol addiction can alter chemical levels in your brain, making it difficult to function daily without consuming the substance. A thorough medical detox and rehab program at a reliable treatment facility can significantly help patients struggling … Read more
Detoxification from alcohol or drugs involves removing toxic substances from the body and treating withdrawal symptoms. Usually, detoxification takes three to 10 days. However, a more severe addiction might lengthen the detoxification process by weeks or months. Before beginning the process, you must know what to expect during detox. There is more to detox than … Read more
Many people have never experienced addiction of any sort. For these people it can be very hard to understand and grasp the logic behind drug abuse. With drug use getting more and more prevalent in America, it’s now common for people to dig deeper and look for the reasons why people use drugs and alcohol.
Withdrawal is a painful process that happens after someone stops taking a mind-altering substance, but why exactly is it so miserable? Withdrawal of any kind of substance can be harrowing and exhausting. Some of the most dramatic symptoms include nausea, sweating, shaking and even hallucination. So what’s going on with withdrawal symptoms? Why does withdrawal wreak such havoc on the body?
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