Alcohol Addiction

Due to the volatility of alcohol, relatively higher than water, time-consuming methods, such as freeze drying, should not be used. In this process, a mixture of dextrin and alcohol is subjected to simultaneous spraying and heating. The spraying converts the liquid to small drops (up to several hundred μm (micrometers) in diameter), and the heat […]

Compulsions are repetitive behaviors with no rational motivation, but are often engaged in to reduce anxiety. Addictions involve an inability to stop the behavior, despite negative consequences. Research comparing the brains of people who compulsively view porn to the brains of people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol has produced mixed results. The Diagnostic […]

Pink cloud syndrome is positive for your recovery as long as you are realistic and accept that the euphoric feelings will end. Although the pink cloud may seem like a positive experience because it is linked to optimism and euphoria, the truth is that it can be detrimental to a person’s recovery. People can feel […]

It can cause cancer because it breaks down in the body to form a compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. That damage can lead to at least seven types of cancer. Fifteen percent of breast cancers are linked to alcohol. And according to the WHO, half of cancers in Europe linked to alcohol are caused […]

These tend to be the most researched and are often easier to obtain than some lesser-used substances. When microdosed, proponents suggest that it helps increase spiritual awareness and lessen feelings of anxiety. Microdosing may also help with temporary focus, allowing a person to work on a big project without their mind wandering. Overall, 44% of […]

This means you can quickly develop a tolerance and dependence to it. In a nutshell, you’ll need more of it to get the desired effects and feel lousy when you don’t drink it. High amounts of acetaminophen and other drugs can prevent your liver from properly metabolizing chemicals, leading to excessive amounts in your liver. […]

But after people with this particular problem receive ketamine, those nerve cell connections get restocked with new glutamate receptors. It’s as if ketamine helps make new catcher’s mitts for the glutamate, so that the nerve cells can respond to it again. There’s no research to suggest that more than 6 weeks in a row brings […]

In our appendix table, we attempt to break down which of those 527 facilities fall under our “halfway houses in the criminal justice system” definition, and which facilities primarily serve other purposes. Unfortunately, much less information exists about how many state-run or state-contracted halfway houses and halfway house residents there are. However, as we will […]

This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to offer medical advice. That’s because everyone’s body chemistry is different, and is impacted differently. Just think of how some people get nauseas from one drink, while others can drink many without getting queasy. Gunn also suggested that alcohol tolerance may be rooted in […]

To stop codependency and enabling, you have to allow them to confront and manage the consequences of their addiction, even though it may feel unnatural, unloving or mean. Rather than allowing a person to face the natural consequences of addiction, a person in a codependent relationship will try to shield their loved one from consequences—and […]