Alcohol Addiction

The important thing is not how you define a Higher Power. The important thing is that you don’t consider yourself to be your own Higher Power, because your own best thinking found your bottom for you. One sweet lady said her higher power was a radiator in the Mustard Seed, “because when I see it, […]

Nobody is beyond help and the support and understanding of loved ones can be absolutely crucial in the recovery process. However, a person needs to understand and accept they have an alcohol addiction and be ready to change for treatment to be successful. You cannot force your alcoholic father or mother into rehab but try […]

The potentially higher BALs can exaggerate alcohol-medication interactions in both women and older people. Aside from this effect of gender and age on BALs, researchers have not reported any other major gender- or age-related differences in susceptibility to alcohol-medication interactions. Diabetics who consume alcohol also must be alert to the fact that the symptoms of […]

Keep this list in your wallet, on your fridge, or in an app on your phone. Planning ahead can help you manage situations when you might be tempted to drink too much. Think ahead about how to say “no” if someone offers you a drink. Low to moderate drinkers may have a lower risk of […]

Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If you’re at low risk of addiction to alcohol, it may be OK to have an occasional drink, depending on your particular situation, but talk with your doctor. If you’re […]

To diagnose AUD, a medical or mental health professional will conduct a thorough assessment, including exploring a person’s psychological and physical health history. They will also gather information about a person’s past and current behavior with alcohol and other substances. Many people with the condition abuse alcohol or other drugs when manic or depressed. People […]

Alcohol is also often found in the blood of people who harm themselves or attempt suicide. A person’s BAC is the percentage of alcohol in their blood, and in the United States, a BAC of 0.08% means the person is legally intoxicated. Someone who binge drinks may experience impaired judgment, nausea, vomiting, and even unconsciousness. […]

Over time, it causes heart muscles to droop and stretch, like an old rubber band. Your heart can’t pump blood as well, and that impacts every part of your body. The pancreas helps regulate how your body uses insulin and responds to glucose. The long term effects of drinking refer to the ways in which […]

Working with a therapist who understands alcoholism and the toll it takes on families and who knows how to help those who are codependent is very helpful to people living with alcoholics. Many people living with alcoholics participate in individual therapy. Sometimes people involved with people with AUD need help to behave in a less […]

Due to the natural process of tolerance building, you’ll need a higher dose to reach the desired effects. This can occur in as little as two weeks after starting benzos. For this reason, many people will abuse alcohol to potentiate the effect of Librium since tolerance has made it impossible to get high anymore. Do […]