Alcohol Abuse

By Geralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHCGeralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHC, is a mental health counselor based in Delray Beach, Florida, with a focus on suicidal ideation, self-harm, help-seeking behavior, and mood disorders. There is also the possibility that bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction symptoms will present concurrently, which adds a level of complexity to the diagnosis. In […]

Alcohol use can have life-long effects on developing brains and bodies. Teens who drink are also more likely to struggle with school, use other risky substances, or experience alcohol poisoning. So what should you do if your loved one initially denies having a binge drinking problem? A heavy drinking binge may even cause a life-threatening […]

Cymbalta, also known by its generic name, Duloxetine, is a prescription medication commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, and a range of other conditions. However, as with many medications, it’s crucial to be aware of potential interactions and risks when mixing it with other substances. If you are concerned about your alcohol intake or want […]

Some scientists believe the faster rate of zolpidem metabolism in men may be due to the enzyme-enhancing effects of testosterone. This means that Ambien’s effects are more likely to last longer in women. Plasma levels of zolpidem can be up to 50 percent higher in women. The inner layer dissolves more slowly and helps you […]

Overall, we believe that the evidence from different approaches and study designs, with each their own strengths and limitations, when combined will result into the best available evidence [84, 85] (Fig. 1). Furthermore, to translate the research evidence to prevention in daily care, research on individual patient characteristics and absolute treatment effects is also needed. Other […]

Others, like loss of consciousness or slurred speech, may develop after a few drinks. Alcohol use can begin to take a toll on anyone’s physical and mental well-being over time. These effects may be more serious and more noticeable if you drink regularly and tend to have more than 1 or 2 drinks when you […]

The residual effects can continue to affect cognitive functions and overall mental clarity. When struggling with alcoholism, it’s crucial to act quickly and seek the necessary help before it’s too late. Utilizing available resources, such as our national directory of drug and alcohol abuse treatment facilities, is a crucial step in finding the best possible […]

Alcohol can increase your risk for high blood pressure, which can put you at risk for a heart attack or a stroke. And while alcohol is a liquid, it can still pack on empty calories, and drinking too much may lead to obesity. Achieving a reduction in the harmful use of alcohol in line with […]

While alcoholism is a complex disease and diagnosing it isn’t an exact science, several signs and symptoms can indicate when your drinking has crossed the line into addiction. Today, we know that the symptoms of alcoholism can vary from one person to the next. Because the condition is progressive, these symptoms may increase over time […]

The applicability of the frog palate as a model of human airways is uncertain and the extremely high concentrations of alcohol used in these experiments are not relevant to human alcohol consumption. Another study in cultured human bronchial epithelial cells found that alcohol caused a concentration- and time-dependent increase in the expression of the tracheo-bronchial […]