Alcohol Abuse

In such patients, alcohol impairs mucosal immunity in the gut and lower respiratory system. This impairment can lead to sepsis and pneumonia and also increases the incidence and extent of postoperative complications, including delay in wound closure. Bagby and colleagues review substantial evidence that alcohol further disrupts the immune system, significantly increasing the likelihood of […]

Since its inception in 1987, National Alcohol Awareness Month has saved many lives from alcohol-related deaths. Some of the ways the NCADD has made it possible to fight alcoholism is by launching personalized campaigns every year, Alcohol-Free-Weekend encouraging abstinence, and seeking help for someone if they are unable to. The D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) […]

For men, heavy drinking means more than four drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks a week. The focus of this particular recipe is on the pork and wine ragu, and this could really be served on top of most types of pasta. To me, this recipe is a good reminder that you […]

That year, Willis had just begun an acting career in Blind Date with Kim Basinger. And between Moonlighting and Blind Date, he has gone to make 73 other films from Pulp Fiction to TheSixth Sense to 12 Monkeys to The Bonfire of the Vanities. And of course, his blockbuster his, Die Hard, stands out in […]

He argues that, once someone has a chronic history of drug taking or drug-seeking behavior for ‘euphorogenic purposes’, they will be unable to distinguish between the analgesic effects of the drug and the euphorogenic effects. These conclusions follow the traditional disease model of addiction, that once a person is an addict, he/she will always be […]

Therefore, no one can consume alcohol on cruise ships unless they are at least 21. This calculates close to what the United States constitutes as being “a drink.” It’s usually measured as approximately 12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine or a shot of hard liquor. School-age children and young adults also receive some […]

However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to suit your needs. Typically, your doctor will start you on a low dosage and adjust it over time to reach the dosage that’s right for you. But some research suggests that Adderall doesn’t improve thinking […]

Motor vehicle wrecks are the leading cause of death in the United States for persons between 15 and 24, whether as the driver or the passenger. Among drivers ages who die in crashes, around one in five had at least some alcohol in their system. Despite all the warnings, public awareness and educational programs, and […]

Remember, quitting a substance cold turkey can lead to health issues, so it’s best to enlist professional help. Alcohol withdrawal can be potentially life-threatening, in the case of severe dependence. Medical detox is typically considered the optimal method for allowing alcohol to safely process out of the body while under continual medical supervision. When people […]

Researchers compared the number of alcohol-related deaths in 2019 against the number of similar deaths in 2020. The incidence of alcohol-related death was then compared with all other causes of death during that period of time. Here we present such data as are available on per capita alcohol sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, some […]