It may seem impossible to escape the clutches of addiction with the expensive costs of rehabilitation. The cost of rehab is so high that many people will have questions about their insurance coverage. SAMHSA research shows that 98% of people in dire need of alcohol and drug treatment don’t usually get it. The Recovery Team …
You must have noticed a warning sign label when you purchase prescribed medications. You can find such signs when you receive prescription pills like opioid painkillers (oxycodone), antidepressants (Xanax or Valium), or stimulants (Adderall). Warning signs on drugs should be taken seriously. In some cases, alcohol can make certain drugs toxic to your body. This …
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms occur when binge drinkers suddenly quit drinking after chronic alcohol use. These symptoms can vary in severity, from mild to severe. Severe withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous and, in rare cases, fatal. Because symptoms of alcohol withdrawal might worsen with time, it is crucial to know when your withdrawal symptoms are becoming …
The cooler temperatures, along with the shorter days of fall and winter months, come as a relief from the excruciating summer heat and exposure to the sun. They can, for some people, bring about changes in mood. Some of these lifestyle changes might end up taking the form of SAD –seasonal affective disorder. It is …
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression resulting from changing seasons. Every year, it begins and concludes around the same time. You feel lower energy levels and become irritable due to SAD symptoms, which start in the fall and last into the winter. In the spring and summer, these symptoms may disappear. SAD …
The disease model of addiction has long been controversial. On the one hand, it provides a convenient way to explain why some people seem unable to stop drinking even when it is causing them great harm. On the other hand, it can be seen as an excuse for alcoholism, absolving drinkers of responsibility for their …
Do you know how many individuals suffer from alcohol use disorder or alcoholism? About 14 million adults alone suffer from alcohol use disorder in the United States. If you want to quit alcohol and suddenly stop drinking alcohol, you will experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol addiction is a potential risk to your life. So, without …
Have you ever wondered if you can drink alcohol when using antibiotics? The answer is NO. You are highly encouraged to abstain from alcohol for the entire duration of your therapy and 72 hours after your last dose. Although not all antibiotics and alcohol interact, doing so can have serious adverse effects. If you have …
Alcohol acts as a central nervous system depressant. When people consume alcoholic drinks excessively, the CNS becomes more active in neutralizing the depressing effects of alcohol. The CNS will react when an individual decides to stop drinking alcohol or reduce its amount. That reaction will impact an individual’s health and experience physical symptoms that begin …
Every ounce of alcohol you ingest has an impact on your entire body. One of the numerous negative impacts of alcohol use is that it can lead to mental health issues. Men can generally metabolize one glass of wine every hour. The liver is the main organ responsible for breaking down alcohol, especially liver enzymes. …
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