Alcohol Addiction

Hosted by Amy Morin, LCSW, this episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast shares strategies for coping with alcohol cravings and other addictions, featuring addiction specialist John Umhau, MD. This is an example of a mental obsession – a thought process over which you have no control. Jones, R., and Helrich, A. Treatment of alcoholism by […]

According to a review from 2016, genes that promote alcohol metabolism and the production of enzymes, such as alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase, can be protective against AUD. Your genetics don’t only increase your risk of AUD — they may have protective elements as well. Your genetics can influence how likely you are to develop […]

But at EHN Canada, we can help those seeking help with the rough parts, leading to recovery and wholeness. Stimulants and depressants have very different effects on the body. Note that when it comes to alcohol, moderation is key to avoiding negative health effects. Benzodiazepines are one class of depressant drugs used to treat insomnia […]

His view is based to a considerable extent on the case histories presented in Chapter 3, and it is that, “…whether addicts keep using drugs or quit depends to a great extent on their alternatives.” (p.84). The biographical descriptions from recovered addicts frequently point to the role of financial and family concerns, that is, contingencies […]

Drug-induced liver injury remains one of the most challenging diagnoses to make but must be considered in the differential diagnosis of any liver injury 6, 7. Additionally, DILI can result from herbal ingestions or dietary supplements 12, 13. While Adderall can be beneficial when taken as prescribed, its abuse can lead to severe consequences, particularly […]

Support for patients with AUD is offered in more settings than just specialty addiction programs. Primary care professionals can offer medications for AUD along with brief counseling (see Core article on brief intervention). Addiction physicians, clinical psychologists, and other licensed therapists also provide outpatient care in solo or group practices (see Core article on referral). […]

In addition to SSDS, use of inhalants can cause a number of other dangerous complications. Complications of the effects themselves of inhalants can be very dangerous, such as asphyxiation, convulsions, and coma. Inhalants that you may know of are felt-tip markers, gasoline, glue and spray paint, but there are much more. Long-Term Effects You can […]

If you develop a cocktail headache, take care to rest and nourish your body with water, electrolytes, and a healthy fruit or vegetable snack if possible. Or you might be fine until after your blood alcohol level returns to normal. This type of headache can happen to anyone, but people with migraines are more likely […]

You’ll live in a nicely furnished room, receive nourishing meals and snacks every day, and have access to television and games in our common spaces. We even help with Medicare/Medicaid coverage, court-issued paperwork, documentation for employers, and more to get your treatment started. Yes, you can go to alcohol and drug rehab in Philadelphia even […]

Inhalant addiction involves the intentional inhalation of vapors from household products to achieve intoxication. Despite being termed the “forgotten epidemic,” more than 22 million Americans age 12 and older have used inhalants, with over 750,000 first-time users annually. Inhalant abuse creates many negative short-term effects and can contribute to long-term health problems. Some products, especially […]