Alcohol Abuse

This approach, known as the Sinclair Method, aims to reduce drinking by having people take naltrexone when consuming alcohol. If you’re undergoing alcohol withdrawal symptoms or want to reduce alcohol cravings, you may be prescribed medication. The FDA-approved options include naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram. Abusing alcohol can not only harm your health and mental health, […]

Total duration depends on how much is used and how it’s consumed. How your liver, pancreas, and kidney are working also play into duration time. Some people intentionally drink alcohol while using cocaine to feel the effects of cocaethylene. Usually people mix alcohol and cocaine for one of two reasons. They want to feel more […]

However, a chronic pain condition can significantly impact how we move through the world and influence all dimensions of our wellbeing. Simultaneously addressing both conditions is possible and often requires looking beyond immediate physical sensations. Let’s dive into why alcohol misuse and chronic pain commonly co-exist, and explore steps you can take to feel better. […]

They are also more likely to display rule-breaking, aggressiveness, and impulsivity (externalizing behaviors) in childhood. With therapy and support, ACOAs can make changes in their life and treat the underlying PTSD and trauma. Talk therapy one-on-one or group counseling, somatic experiencing, and EMDR are highly effective in addressing the signs of trauma and developing new, […]

Her work has also appeared in Insider, Bustle, StyleCaster, Eat This Not That, AskMen, and Elite Daily. You might also end up spending a lot of time addressing the consequences of these actions. If your parent has AUD, you may be more likely to act without planning or considering potential consequences. This impulsivity may stem, […]

Let us be your guide and provide you the environment needed to regain control of your life and begin the path to recovery. Alcohol was first given to her by a doctor to help her sleep but only in little quantities. Soon, the doctor’s restrictions didn’t matter and Kumari was frequently drinking herself to sleep. […]

Downey Jr. struggled for years with substance abuse before sobering up in response to an ultimatum from his wife Susan in 2003. Lohan had a very public battle with alcohol and cocaine addiction that included multiple DUIs. The Harry Potter star admitted in an interview he gave when he was 29 years old that he […]

And we’ll tell you some healthier alternative ways of getting to sleep at night without alcohol. Insomnia after drinking alcohol may occur as the user begins to come down, even after smaller doses of the substance. Insomnia and other withdrawal symptoms can happen as soon as the drug starts to leave the system. This can […]

People who are sensitive to electrolyte changes should be wary of mixing prednisone and alcohol. Prednisone is a potent and versatile steroid prescribed for different purposes. It is often prescribed for the short-term treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions, although it can also be prescribed for chronic conditions. While it can be a useful drug, prednisone […]

There’s no caffeine or psychoactive ingredients in this fungus, but it does have a long list of powerful medicinal ingredients (namely polysaccharides). Feel free to add honey, sugar, agave nectar, or any other sweeteners you want to make the tea more palatable. You can use as much or as little water as you want; this […]