Detox

You may have heard the benefits of vaping are that it’s safe or that it helps you quit smoking. Some people vape because they think it’ll help them quit smoking if they’ve already tried other methods and haven’t been able to quit. Unfortunately, you may end up addicted to vaping instead, so the benefits of […]

These are red flags for delirium tremens (DTs), and you don’t want to mess around with that. Find a brighter tomorrow by starting with our compassionate team of medical professionals and recovery specialists today. Know your limits, sure – but it’s really difficult when it flips like a toggle instead of being a gradual process. […]

Gay, lesbian, or bisexual people are more likely to have used ecstasy within the last 30 days. Ecstasy is most popular among younger males, ranging from 18 to 25 years old. In a 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, it was shown that of those 12 years of age and older, almost 2.2 […]

Guilt can serve as a motivational emotion, prompting individuals to make amends or change their behavior to align with their values. Overcoming these emotions and learning from the relapse is crucial for maintaining motivation and resilience in recovery. Shame is considered a “self-conscious emotion” by many mental health professionals. While guilt is acknowledging and feeling […]

It is important to note that excessive electrolyte intake should be avoided, as it can have adverse effects on the body. Maintaining a balanced diet that includes foods rich in electrolytes can also support overall health and well-being. In severe cases, alcohol withdrawal can lead to a condition called delirium tremens, which is an extreme […]

Boundaries help define acceptable and unacceptable behaviors for yourself and others. They can help protect you from harmful influences and maintain a sense of control or security. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of setting boundaries and provide some tips on how to set them effectively. Learn about opportunities to help change the conversation […]

A 2019 study showed 25% of patients over 50 who misuse prescription opioids or benzodiazepines (benzos) experience suicidal ideation, compared to 2% who don’t use them. Alcohol and prescription drug abuse affects up to 17% of adults over the age of 65 per the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Due to insufficient […]

Therefore, the importance of direct and indirect alcohol markers to evaluate consumption in the acute clinical setting is increasingly recognized. A summary of relevant markers in the emergency setting is given in Table 3. The detection of ethanol itself in different specimens is still a common diagnostic tool to prove alcohol consumption. Although ethanol is […]

To better understand the harms of secrecy, my colleagues and I first set out to understand what secrets people keep, and how often they keep them. We found that 97 percent of people have at least one secret at any given moment, and people have, on average, 13 secrets. A survey of more than 5,000 people […]

Excessive drinking may affect your menstrual cycle and potentially increase your risk for infertility. If your body can’t manage and balance your blood sugar levels, you may experience greater complications and side effects related to diabetes. A damaged pancreas can also prevent your body from producing enough insulin to use sugar. Here’s a breakdown of […]