Alcohol Addiction

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Anyone experiencing insomnia should speak with a doctor to learn more about what treatments may work best for them. An uncomfortable sleep environment can make getting a good night’s rest challenging. Here’s what else to know about the relationship between nightcaps and your nightly rest. Night Eating Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments Symptoms of co-occurring […]

Given alcohol’s short- and long-term effects on the brain, it’s perhaps unsurprising to learn that we can get that lethargic, dull mental state we refer to as brain fog after drinking. In fact, one study found that hangovers have a negative effect on cognitive functions, including visual, memory, and intellectual processes. Another study noted that […]

However, severe alcohol-related neuropathy may cause permanent nerve damage. However, nerve damage is sometimes permanent, and your symptoms are likely to worsen if you don’t stop drinking. This could lead to disability, chronic pain, and damage to your arms and legs. The sooner you stop drinking alcohol, the more favorable your outlook is if you […]

So, your system prioritizes getting rid of alcohol before it can turn its attention to its other work. You probably already know that excessive drinking can affect you in more ways than one. Beyond bloating, make sure you remember alcohol should be consumed in moderation. Besides weight gain, alcohol can also lead to irritation of […]

Both dopaminergic and nondopaminergic neurons also carry dopamine receptors that are located on the nerve terminals outside the synapse (i.e., are extrasynaptic). Dopamine that has been released from a nerve terminal into the synaptic cleft can travel out of the synapse into the fluid surrounding the neurons and activate these extrasynaptic receptors. Through this mechanism, […]

Alcohol lowers inhibitions and clouds judgment, which may lead you to engage in risky behaviors. Research has shown that alcohol can exacerbate symptoms and mood changes in people with mental health disorders like depression or bipolar disorder. People who drink regularly may notice that alcohol does not have the same effect on them as it […]

NDAFW is an annual health observance that teaches teens the science of drug use and addiction among youth. Educate teens about drugs, drug use, and life skills with activities and lessons from Scholastic. In some people, the initial reaction may feel like an increase in energy. Medical Professionals This data is based on estimates of […]

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We do not handle the drugs your doctor prescribes that you pick up at a pharmacy. Gainwell Technologies, your pharmacy benefits manager (PBM), handles those. Some benefits, like nursing facilities or organ transplant, are covered by Medicaid, not Aetna Better Health. Those are called Fee-For-Service benefits. You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. As your child […]