Alcohol Addiction

Quitting drinking on its own often leads to clinical improvement of co-occurring mental health disorders, but treatment for psychiatric symptoms alone generally is not enough to reduce alcohol consumption or AUD symptoms. Among people with co-occurring AUD and psychiatric disorders, AUD remains undertreated, leading to poorer control of psychiatric symptoms and worse outcomes. The co-occurrence […]

A heavy drinking binge may even cause a life-threatening coma or death. This is of particular concern when you’re taking certain medications that also depress the brain’s function. The third idea is that medical help is necessary to deal with alcoholism. Indeed, most alcoholics control their drinking without any help from anyone else. The second […]

People who drink heavily over a long period of time are also more likely to develop pneumonia or tuberculosis than the general population. The World Health Organization (WHO) links about 8.1 percent of all tuberculosis cases worldwide to alcohol consumption. Long-term alcohol use can affect bone density, leading to thinner bones and increasing your risk […]

Drinking also adds calories that can contribute to weight gain. And drinking raises the risk of problems in the digestive system. Unlike cocaine or heroin, alcohol is widely available and accepted in many cultures. It’s often at the center of social situations and closely linked to celebrations and enjoyment. Therapy is useful to help teach […]

Also, research shows that people can develop a tolerance to this boozy method within three nights, causing you to need a larger amount of alcohol to get the same effect. REM sleep has a restorative effect and plays a role in memory and concentration. Poor or insufficient REM sleep has been linked to not only […]

The pathways resulting in the development of co-occurring alcohol use disorder and depression are complex and intertwined. Some people may be genetically susceptible to both disorders. For others, symptoms of depression can influence the development of an alcohol or drug abuse problem. Alcohol also inhibits glutamate, resulting in memory loss and other impaired brain functionality. […]

Many of the primary targets of ethanol are known to bind PIP2 including GABAA receptors,[94] but the role of PEth will need to be investigated for each of the primary targets. Individual states determine whether and how it’s imported, distributed, and sold, as well as who can possess it. The complete list of controlled substances […]

They also highlighted that long-term heavy drinking and binge drinking may increase someone’s risk of various cardiovascular conditions. If you take blood thinners and wish to consume alcohol, speak to your healthcare provider first. They will consider the state of your health and the medications you take. Long-term, excessive drinking can decrease your heart’s ability […]

Alcohol use disorder affects millions of adults and youth in the United States each year. Someone with AUD typically doesn’t want anyone to know the level of their alcohol consumption because if someone found out the full extent of the problem, they might try to help. Don’t allow the disappointments and mistakes of the past […]

At this stage, you will no longer respond to what’s happening around or to you. You may also pass out or lose control of your bodily functions. It can be helpful to know the signs of being drunk so you can avoid possible harm to yourself by continuing to drink. “They might be able to […]