Alcohol Abuse

In the United States, different religious traditions have different views on alcohol, ranging from full abstinence in certain faiths to the promotion of responsible and moderate usage in others. This variety reflects the varied society of the nation, where followers of many faiths deal with alcohol in various ways. Anecdotal evidence supports that Jewish communities, […]

Neutrophils obtained from intoxicated volunteers had the same defect. The degree and duration of this adherence defect correlated with the inhibition of neutrophil delivery observed in the body. Moreover, drugs that corrected the adherence defect in tissue-culture experiments also improved neutrophil delivery in humans. Alcohol-induced structural abnormalities in red blood cell (RBC) structure. (A) Normal […]

The medulla, or brain stem, controls or influences all of the bodily functions that are involuntary, like breathing, heart rate, temperature and consciousness. As alcohol starts to influence upper centers in the medulla, such as the reticular formation, a person will start to feel sleepy and may eventually become unconscious as BAC increases. If the […]

An addiction therapist can help you find positive ways to deal with the stress of living with a functional alcoholic. Whether you have an alcoholic spouse, partner or other loved one, you may be wondering how to help. High-functioning alcoholics can benefit from having an at-home support system before, during and after any form of […]

In some cases levels of a drug in your bloodstream might be changed which could alter effectiveness. If you choose to drink alcohol while taking an antibiotic, check on the safety with your doctor or pharmacist first. It’s important to check with your doctor or pharmacist before you mix alcohol with an antibiotic as this […]

If you already experience occasional cold symptoms while taking Lipitor, you might experience worsened cold symptoms while mixing Lipitor with alcohol. But, drinking alcohol may worsen their potential side effects for people with certain medical conditions. Current recommendations are that liver function tests be completed before beginning statin therapy and only repeated if there is […]

Healthcare providers should tailor the length of treatment to individual patients. Naltrexone has been administered to patients who are alcohol dependent for 6 months to 1 year with no additional safety concerns (Balldin et al., 2003; O’Malley et al., 2003). Naltrexone is contraindicated in acute hepatitis or liver failure, and its use in patients with […]

However, voluntary EtOH drinking did not produce overt evidence of hepatotoxicity or alterations in ALT or AST (unpublished findings) and Meth concentrations in the brain were not changed by prior EtOH exposure. Thus, the synergistic depletions of monoamines observed after the serial exposure to EtOH and Meth are not due to decreased metabolism of Meth […]

It is determined that roughly 31.5% of alcoholics fall into the category of young adults, which is the largest single group. This group tends to begin drinking at an early age (around 19) and also develops an alcohol dependence early (around 24). This group has comparatively low rates of co-occurring mental health conditions and moderate […]

This is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure FHE Health is trusted as a leader in mental health and addiction care. Most people will need ongoing support groups for some time after detox. This is a very good time to speak to your counseling team about these fears and the emotional struggles you are […]