Alcohol Abuse

Thereby, we attempted to increase subjects’ receptivity to the questions and avoid patients answering the questions in a more socially acceptable way. In several test-interviews, patients were intimidated when being asked about nicotine, alcohol, and illicit drug intake in front of their companions. Therefore, all interviews were held in a separate study room where only […]

According to a study by the National Association of Children of Alcoholics (NACOA), there are over 11 million children in the U.S. under the age of 18 living in families with at least one alcoholic parent. The statistics provided by multiple sources further break this down to about 76 million adults in the country who […]

Even a single alcoholic drink can cause flare-ups for many people with this condition. A survey by the National Rosacea Society found that red wine was the most common culprit, followed by white wine and beer. For those who have the skin condition, it can be difficult to enter into society when flare-ups occur because […]

Treatment also consists of evaluation for other risk factors that can damage the liver or put the liver at higher risk, such as infection with hepatitis C and metabolic syndrome. Though rare, liver cancer can develop from the damage that occurs with cirrhosis. Once damage begins, it can take a long time to become noticeable, […]

Some research has suggested that increasing water intake may help with weight management. However, there is not enough evidence to explain how this happens. However, there is no scientific or clinical consensus for precise values of daily water requirements, according to one 2012 review. Certain groups, such as older adults and athletes, may be more […]

If you are diagnosed with alcoholic ketoacidosis, your recovery will depend on a number of factors. Seeking help as soon as symptoms arise reduces your chances of serious complications. Treatment for alcohol addiction is also necessary to prevent a relapse of alcoholic ketoacidosis. One complication of alcoholic ketoacidosis is alcohol withdrawal. Your doctor and other […]

It also includes binge drinking — a pattern of drinking where a male has five or more drinks within two hours or a female has at least four drinks within two hours. Binge drinking causes significant health and safety risks. One or both of your eyes may twitch during or after drinking alcohol. While there […]

They might not be ready to accept help just yet, but you’re at least planting a seed and showing that there is a way forward. In this post, we’ll discuss how and why denial happens, its role in addiction, common signs, and how to help someone who may be in denial. You can also call […]

Excessive alcohol consumption can damage the brain and other organs, and it also increases the chances of developing sleep problems, depression, and other mental health problems. Alcohol can interfere with a person’s ability to care for their other medical conditions or make other medical conditions worse. As mentioned in this article, you can support recovery […]

Binge drinking is defined as a pattern that brings your blood alcohol concentration level up to .08 percent or higher in a two-hour time period. While binge drinking and heavy drinking aren’t the same as alcohol use disorder, these drinking habits may be a risk factor for developing AUD. Not to mention, the potential effects […]