Alcohol Abuse

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At MedMark, we use evidence-based MAT programs that allow patients to learn coping and recovery skills. With a combination of medicine, therapy and social support, we assist patients as they work toward opioid-free lives. More resources for a variety of healthcare professionals can be found in the Additional Links for Patient Care. If you suspect […]

Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about these interactions and any others that may occur with Adderall. Here’s a list of some of the mild side effects that Adderall can cause. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about […]

Lawmakers should pass legislation that would raise the legal age to buy alcohol from 18 to 21, he said. It’s quick to set up, and you can be confident that you’re making a significant impact every month by supporting open, independent journalism. Drinking in public places, with the exception of designated drinking zones, is prohibited […]

The recent COVID-19 pandemic saw a rise in alcohol consumption, which is projected to result in thousands of additional deaths from liver disease in forthcoming years, as reported by Harvard Gazette. This underscores the importance of addressing alcohol consumption from both individual and public health policy perspectives to mitigate the risk of liver disease. Furthermore, […]

Remember that only a healthcare professional or sleep specialist can diagnose a sleep condition. It can have a relaxing effect, but research shows that too much alcohol can lead to a lack of sleep or insomnia. Those who suffer from sleep disturbances due to restless leg syndrome (RLS) are often recommended to increase magnesium consumption. […]

In contrast, a more recent study in permeabolized canine smooth airway cells by Hanazaki and colleagues found that alcohol promotes concentration-dependent airway smooth muscle relaxation and increased sensitivity to calcium, independent of regulatory myosin light chain phosphorylation (Hanazaki et al., 2001). This study suggests a direct effect of alcohol on calcium-regulated smooth muscle tone and […]

Older people often have concerns about falling, which is a common cause of injury in seniors. But younger people who drink alcohol are at a higher risk of injury from falls due to dizziness and confusion. Chronic alcohol use weakens bones and makes them more likely to break in a fall. It also increases your […]

Alcoholics Anonymous is available almost everywhere and provides a place to openly and nonjudgmentally discuss alcohol issues with others who have alcohol use disorder. And prolonged alcohol use can lead to mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. That’s because your body already has processes in place that allow it to store excess proteins, carbohydrates […]

In many cases, simply stopping the intake of alcohol allows the breakdown process to occur and symptoms will resolve on their own. Alcohol is broken down at different rates depending on individual factors such as body weight, body fat percentage, hydration level, gender, the presence of liver disease and recent food intake. Alcohol may leave the […]