Alcohol Abuse

James F. Zender, Ph.D., is a clinical and forensic psychologist who specializes in auto accident trauma treatment and care. The passing of the federal bill will rely heavily on feedback from the U.S. It’s worthwhile to note that along with potentially saving more lives, ride-share, tech, and insurance companies all stand to profit. By Buddy […]

Nerves don’t have a resilient ability to regenerate if they are severely damaged. The nerve damage of alcoholic neuropathy may be permanent if the damage has been taking place for a long period of time or if it persists. Severe alcoholic neuropathy may cause motor weakness due to nerve damage. Our muscles need to receive […]

While small amounts of alcohol may activate GABA and cause you to relax, heavier drinking can sap GABA. We tend to pair up our vices, and not only drink alcohol but also eat highly dense, problematic foods. Your body can have an uncomfortable sensation the next day as a result, which can feel like a nervous energy […]

Back in March 2017, Radar Online spoke exclusively with a source close to Demi Moore who revealed that the actress was plotting a huge Hollywood comeback on the back of her role in hit Fox show, Empire. “Demi is trying really hard to get back into the world of TV and movies right now,” the […]

Symptoms of DTs tend to begin soon after you stop drinking alcohol and can happen abruptly. Because of this, it’s best to talk to your doctor before stopping alcohol use. They can help you set up a plan to manage your alcohol withdrawal symptoms. If you have stopped using alcohol, haven’t talked to your doctor, […]

If you’ve already mixed muscle relaxants and alcohol, stop drinking immediately. To err on the side of caution, it’s best to see healthcare professional as soon as possible, especially if you’ve had more than one drink or don’t drink often. Cyclobenzaprine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It helps relieve pain, […]

To that end, there is a need for a better understanding of alcohol-induced, long-lasting neuroadaptive changes in the different subregions of the nucleus accumbens (Marty & Spigelman, 2012). Some studies have examined the relationship between protracted alcohol withdrawal and specific gastrointestinal hormones, given the established association between chronic alcohol use and pancreatic function. One such […]

Here’s how to cook wine safely for kids, including how to best evaporate alcohol from your meals. You might be able to consume alcohol that’s been cooked with no side effects. But if you’re the one preparing the meal, can you only cook with that alcohol? You have to ask yourself what your limits are […]

Rychtarik et al. found that treatment aimed at abstinence or controlled drinking was not related to patients’ ultimate remission type. Booth, Dale, and Ansari (1984), on the other hand, found that patients did achieve their selected goal of abstinence or controlled drinking more often. Miller et al. (in press) found that more dependent drinkers were […]

Alcohol can produce feelings of euphoria and excitement, making you feel instantly happier and more confident, but those feelings are fleeting. Much like barbiturates (sedatives), alcohol is a drug that affects the central nervous system (CNS) and the brain’s functionality. Alcohol and some antidepressants compete for the same metabolic systems in the body—that is, they […]