Alcohol Addiction

Keep in mind that the signs of alcohol face may vary from person to person, and their presence does not necessarily mean that someone is an alcoholic. MCV is the average concentration of hemoglobin in a red blood cell. Elevated MCV is found in approximately 50 to 60 percent of chronic heavy drinkers. When people […]

Each design serves as a visual narrative of the wearer’s resilience and their journey towards healing and recovery. This art form becomes a way to heal scars of the past, covering marks of previous struggles with symbols of strength and renewal. As individuals progress in their sobriety, these designs serve as daily reminders of where […]

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) advises people to not exercise if they have signs of DKA and to seek medical assistance immediately. With timely and aggressive intervention, the prognosis for a patient with AKA is good. The long-term prognosis for the patient is influenced more strongly by recovery from alcoholism. The prevalence of AKA in […]

Measuring blood alcohol concentration in an acute intoxication gives baseline information but does not permit deductions to chronic misuse. Markers for chronic alcohol consumption rely on liver enzymes such as gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) 119, glutamic oxalacetic transaminase (GOT), and glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT). Elevations of the transaminases (GOT, GPT), especially a ratio of GOT/GPT higher than 2 […]

Disulfiram is an older drug that works by causing an adverse reaction to alcohol whenever you drink it. You’ll experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and flushing whenever you drink alcohol when on the medication. The NIAAA has identified five subtypes that can help you better understand alcohol use disorder and how it affects different individuals. […]

He was previously married to “Desperate Housewives” actor Eva Longoria in 2002. Lifestyle Quizzes Well known for his addiction problems, drinking was just one piece of the puzzle. In 2011 Dunn was the driver of a car involved in a fatal car accident. These celebrities illustrate that alcohol is often used to self-medicate — to […]

Of those people, 3 to 5 percent will experience AWD symptoms like grand mal seizures and severe confusion. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is most common in men between the ages of 35 and 50, but the condition can affect women as well. People with alcoholic cardiomyopathy often have a history of heavy, long-term drinking, usually between five […]

There is a large degree of variability in alcohol metabolism as a result of both genetic and environmental factors. The first symptoms—and maybe the only symptoms—you experience may resemble a bad hangover. She adds that withdrawal can also occur after a significant reduction in alcohol consumption. Social Support and Treatment Programs People who have an […]

This adverse effect on your mental health can be hard on the body as well. Most people experience alcohol dependence with heavy use and experience physical symptoms when they stop drinking. Inpatient treatment, or staying at a hospital or care facility, may be necessary for someone with moderate to severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Inpatient […]

Alcohol abuse can often be hidden or disguised among drinkers who believe that because they only drink socially, their use is not problematic. By Buddy TBuddy T is a writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Because he is a member of a support group that […]