Alcohol Abuse

Be sure that you follow all of your doctor’s orders, including seeing your therapist and/or attending support group meetings on a regular basis. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. […]

Some antibiotics do not interact with alcohol intake, but others do. Antibiotics and alcohol consumption may both cause digestive symptoms for some people. If you choose to drink alcohol while taking an antibiotic, check on the safety with your doctor or pharmacist first. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor. […]

Stopping the course early increases the chance that the infection will come back and that the bacteria will grow resistant to the antibiotic. ▪️ The levofloxacin dose prescribed and how long it needs to be taken for depends on the type of infection you have. ▪️ People who are allergic to other quinolone-type antibiotics, such […]

There are 140,000 alcohol-related deaths in this country each year, Rahman said, and there were 2.8 million deaths globally in 2016, according to the Lancet paper. They may have been “problem drinkers,” “heavy drinkers,” or “binge drinkers.” “Moderate consumption” is limited to one to two alcoholic drinks per day for healthy men and one alcoholic […]

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Ultimately, the question of whether alcoholics can eat food cooked with wine is a complex issue that requires empathy, understanding, and informed decision-making. While wine can undoubtedly elevate the flavors of a dish, it’s crucial to prioritize the well-being of those in recovery. By exploring non-alcoholic alternatives, we can savor the joys of cooking and […]

As long as cirrhotic patients remain unable to excrete sodium, they will continue to retain the sodium they consume in their diet. Consequently, they will develop increasing ascites and edema and experience weight gain. In some cases, vast amounts of abdominal fluid may collect, occasionally more than 7 gallons (Epstein 1996). Despite the multiple possible […]

When someone with alcohol dependency promises they will never drink again but a short time later are back to drinking as much as always, it is easy to take the broken promises and lies personally. The effects of alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) can affect your [mind] in a profound way, adds Volpicelli. Drinking alcohol can […]

Migraine attacks are three times more prevalent in women, likely as a result of hormonal differences. Certainly genetic and environmental factors play a role in the development of migraine disease. Meaning if a parent has migraine, there’s about a 50 percent chance that a child may develop migraine as well. If you have migraine, certain […]

The study revealed that light and moderate alcohol consumption seemed to lower the risk of ischemic stroke, but it had no impact on the risk of developing hemorrhagic stroke. Up to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men counts as moderate drinking. According to the NIAAA, moderate drinking seems […]