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How Does Alcohol Affect the Liver

Alcohol is a toxic substance that when abused can cause multiple health conditions. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is linked with increased heart disease, cancer, and brain damage, but how does alcohol affect the liver? The liver is an essential…

What is Gray Area Drinking?

Understanding Addiction

“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?

Drug Testing

The Physical Complications of Alcoholism

Understanding Addiction

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?

Substance Information

Is Alcohol a Stimulant or 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; it also…

Alcoholic Wet Brain Syndrome

Understanding Addiction

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?

Understanding Addiction

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

Understanding Addiction

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

Withdrawal and Detox

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: Understanding Triggers and Finding Balance

Withdrawal and Detox

Cravings to drink can appear when you least expect them — in moments of stress, celebration, or quiet loneliness. For people in early recovery, these urges can feel overwhelming. But cravings don’t mean failure; they’re a normal part of…

Depression After Quitting Drinking: I Quit Drinking And Now I Am Depressed

Life in Recovery

Seizures and Alcohol Intoxication

Withdrawal and Detox

What Does An Alcoholic Seizure Look Like? The dangers of seizures and alcohol intoxication are very real. Learn about alcohol poisoning and the risk of seizures. When it comes to the health risks posed by substances of abuse, the dangers…

Getting Help for Crippling Alcoholism

Getting Treatment

What Is Crippling Alcoholism? If you or a loved one suffer from a severe alcohol use disorder, it is crucial to get help for the crippling alcoholism as soon as possible. For half a century, alcoholism has been defined as a disease. As a…

Am I an Addict

Understanding Addiction

You might be noticing the signs of increased tolerance to a substance and are wondering, “Am I an addict?” You are lucky if you are picking up on the signs of addiction at an early stage. The earlier you admit there is a problem and seek…

Need to Stop Drinking Alcohol

Understanding Addiction

Excessive drinking can wreak havoc on your life. Learn 5 reasons why you need to stop drinking alcohol now. How many times have you kicked yourself after indulging in a night of heavy drinking? You may feel so awful you question whether you…

Self-Medicating with Alcohol

Understanding Addiction

Is Self Medicating a Form of Addiction? When you suffer from depression or anxiety and end up self-medicating with alcohol, it only makes things worse. For someone struggling with a mental health issue, alcohol can feel like a godsend. The…

How to Check Someone into Rehab

Getting Treatment

How to Get Someone Into Rehab When They’ve Asked for Help When your loved one agrees to get treatment, you can help them get checked in. It’s a day to celebrate, that day when your loved one declares they are ready to get some help.…

Finding Urgent Help for Alcoholics

Getting Treatment

How To Help An Alcoholic Learning how to find urgent help for alcoholic for a loved one, or yourself, when alcohol use disorder spins out of control. It is painful to watch someone you love being damaged by a drinking problem. Alcoholism…