Sober living

People in this group are also the most likely to have family members who are also alcoholics, and they often use other substances, such as cocaine, marijuana or cigarettes. In general, heavy drinking for men is considered to be more than four drinks in a day or more than 14 drinks per week. Heavy drinking for women […]

It is crucial to promote awareness and understanding of FAS while respecting individuals’ privacy and ensuring accurate information is disseminated regarding celebrities with potential Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Today, Daniel Radcliffe actively supports alcohol treatment centers and organizations dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for individuals affected by FAS. Through his advocacy work, he aims

In January 2016, alone, drug revenues in cryptomarkets totaled between $12 million and $21.1 million, according to an analysis by RAND Europe. Some tech-savvy teens are finding their way to these illicit markets. That’s how Jason Surks, a 19-year-old sophomore at Rutgers, University was able to feed his Xanax addiction, according to his mother, Linda.

One night he left me 32 drunken ‘help me’ voice messages in a one hour period! But I also realized (with a counselor’s help) that if he did, it was his decision to do so and that I was not responsible in any way. He’s been sober 3 years.I think you should go to Al

IgE is an antibody that suggests that a person may have allergies. Aldehyde is toxic, and buildup is one of the key reasons people develop symptoms of a hangover. ALDH turns aldehyde into acetic acid, a nontoxic substance that doesn’t cause any harm. People can develop an alcohol intolerance for a couple of reasons. Read

Alcohol abuse can exacerbate existing mental health conditions or contribute to the development of new ones. Alcohol is a depressant that can intensify symptoms of depression and anxiety, leading to a vicious cycle of self-medication with alcohol. Individuals struggling with alcoholism may experience memory loss, cognitive impairment, and a decline in overall mental functioning. Elevated

Sonali Thosani, an endocrinologist at MD Anderson, agreed that it’s reassuring to see reduced cancer risks with long-term use of these drugs. But given the length of the study and concerns some patients have regarding the long-term effects of GLP-1 drugs, these findings are reassuring in showing no increased risk of cancer, she adds. They

Leaders from counties across New York state are still working to get a handle on the massive computer system crash caused by the global CrowdStrike outage early Friday. These issues are expected to continue through the weekend and possibly beyond for many people, organizations and municipalities. Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity firm based out of Austin, appears to have

It is possible, however, that some of these studies might have excluded subjects with more severe anxiety or depressive disorders from the original samples, and consequently more work in this area is required (Kushner 1996). Two recent reviews, however, indicate that research does not unanimously support the prior existence of severe depressive or anxiety disorders

It stands in stark contrast to traditional approaches that insist on the client following the counsellor’s (program’s) frame of reference as the starting point for drug counseling. The counselor takes an active role, offering specific advice and direction, particularly during the early phases of treatment where immediate behavioral changes are required to establish and maintain