Author: Alex Thompson

Researchers concluded men were 2.88 times more likely to die than women and that alcohol-related deaths were trending upward for both men and women. Some 29.5 million Americans are thought to have an alcohol use disorder. Seven percent of men but just four percent of women are diagnosed annually. But most of the deaths reflect […]

The formulas in these tools often consider your cholesterol levels, age, race, sex, smoking habits and health conditions. In rare cases, statins may change how the body processes glucose (blood sugar). For this reason, statins can cause a small increase in your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Although side effects believed to be caused […]

Alcohol consumption can have an impact not only on the incidence of diseases, injuries and other health conditions, but also on their outcomes and how these evolve over time. As individuals continue to drink alcohol over time, progressive changes may occur in the structure and function of their brains. These changes can compromise brain function […]

You should also consider attending a local AA meeting or participating in a self-help program such as Women for Sobriety. Alcohol use disorder can cause serious and lasting damage to your liver. When you drink too much, your liver has a harder time filtering the alcohol and other toxins from your bloodstream. It’s a disease […]

Using again may be deadly as the risk of overdose is higher. Drug treatment research has shown that the level and quality of support and aftercare directly determines how people who have relapsed will fair after the event. Often, those who do not receive adequate support after a relapse will choose not to continue with […]

All these drug treatments are intended to supplement the counselling and social support that’s normally needed to help in becoming drug-free and to recover from addiction. Outpatient treatment is a form of treatment that does not require individuals to live at the treatment facility. It typically involves attending individual or group therapy sessions on a […]

“ Gin and vodka have low levels of histamine, so switching from beer or wine can be a sensible move,” Whittamore writes. You might also sneeze during drinking if you have low alcohol tolerance, so it’s important to know this before having a drink. Alcohol beverages like beer are made from complex mixtures of grains, […]

Many species are used as herbs, as ornamental plants (usually for flower interest), and sometimes for their ornamental and aromatic foliage. Some species, such as Salvia columbariae and Salvia hispanica, are also grown for their seeds. The Plant List has 986 accepted species names.[19] A selection of some well-known species is below. Native herbs provide […]

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Alcohol can cause liver disease and kidney problems as well as increase your risk of cancer, heart attack and stroke. Using alcohol heavily, especially over a long period of time, can have a devastating effect on your health. Like rhinophyma, rosacea can affect anyone including those individuals who have darker skin as well as children […]