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What is Gray Area Drinking?

“Gray area drinking” is a fairly recent addition to our cultural lexicon. Like anything else described as being in the gray area, gray area drinking ("grey area drinking" to those in the United Kingdom) occupies that middle ground. Still…

What Happens If You Fail A Drug Test?

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Drug testing has become a routine practice these days. Institutions from employers to schools, courts to volunteer programs often require a drug test as a requisite for participation. So, what happens if you fail a drug test? Failing a drug…

The Physical Complications of Alcoholism

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Alcohol is a toxic substance. Having a drink now and then does not usually pose a health problem. However, the physical complications of alcoholism and addiction are many, and they can be very serious. Read on to learn about the long-term health…

Is Alcohol a Stimulant?

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Is Alcohol a Stimulant of a Depressant? When we think about how alcohol makes us feel, we might first think about its relaxation effects. However, alcohol is not only desired for its depressant effects on the central nervous system. In fact,…

Alcoholic Wet Brain Syndrome

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When an alcoholic develops wet brain syndrome it is a sign of late stage disease. Learn more about wet brain and how to get help for alcohol dependence. Alcohol can have a serious long-term impact on the brain and even damage cognitive functions.…

What is Dry Drunk Syndrome?

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You may have heard the term “dry drunk,” so what is dry drunk syndrome? Not everyone begins their recovery journey feeling spry and chipper about sobriety. For a large number of people, a cluster of symptoms referred to as “dry drunk…

Why Trauma Often Leads to Addiction

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Trauma and alcoholism often co-occur. Learn about the link between these two disorders. When you find yourself dealing with alcoholism, you might wonder how it even happened. What was the trigger for developing a drinking problem in the first…

Effects of Long-Term Use of Ativan

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There are risks involved with long-term use of Ativan. Learn about the risks of using this drug. If you struggle with anxiety or insomnia, chances are you have been prescribed Ativan as a short-term remedy. Ativan is a fast-acting sedative…

Coping With Alcohol Cravings

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Tips On How to Deal with Urges and Cravings to Drink If you are having trouble coping with alcohol cravings, there are some useful methods to learn about. “It’s like being lost in the desert for days and you are dying of thirst. You…