Detox

The first layer dissolves quickly to send you off to sleep. The inner layer dissolves more slowly and helps you stay asleep. But this inner layer can also mean blood levels of the drug are still high enough the next morning to impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. Numerous motor vehicle crashes, industrial […]

If you’re still experiencing insomnia, your doctor may increase the Ambien or Ambien CR dosage strength prescribed. They’ll ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect. They belong to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. The maximum dosage of Ambien is typically 10 mg once per day. Take your dose just before bedtime […]

A lack of out-of-pocket funding for addiction treatment should never be a barrier for those seeking sobriety. Whilst paying for residential rehab privately is undoubtedly the fast way to begin treatment, this does not mean there are not alternative ways of starting treatment. Addiction treatment professionals can provide the supervision, and advice that is necessary […]

Being around other individuals who are in recovery is beneficial to recovery. Seeing others who have been in your situation succeed in recovery and abstinence can be motivating to continue your own sobriety. Further, having a sponsor in AA seems to deepen that sense of belonging.⁵ A sponsor not only provides a personalized guide for […]

For most people, alcohol withdrawal symptoms will begin sometime in the first eight hours after their final drink. A rare but very serious syndrome called delirium tremens can occur during alcohol withdrawal. Also known as DTs, an estimated 2% of people with alcohol use disorder and less than 1% of the general population experience them. […]

If you drink only once in a while, it’s unlikely that you’ll have withdrawal symptoms when you stop. But if you’ve gone through alcohol withdrawal once, you’re more likely to go through it again the next time you call it quits. If you drink alcohol heavily for weeks, months, or years, you may have both […]

Many who practice it find that they are better at understanding how much they are drinking, are able to reduce or eliminate binge drinking, and suffer fewer negative consequences from alcohol abuse. Moderation gives you control of your drinking and allows you to take back control of your life. If you feel that avoiding alcohol […]

Specialists who are board certified have thousands of hours of training and practice. And they must continue to take training courses to keep their certification. Working to stop alcohol use to improve quality of life is the main treatment goal. When seeking professional help, it is important that you feel respected and understood and that […]

Drinking too much too quickly can affect breathing, heart rate, body temperature and gag reflex. Prompt treatment of an alcohol overdose can prevent life-threatening health problems. However, severe alcohol overdose may cause seizures, resulting in brain damage if oxygen to the brain is cut off. In some situations, a medical team may order imaging studies […]

They can help the body repair damage caused by alcohol abuse by providing antioxidants, which fight against harmful free radicals produced during excessive alcohol consumption. They can also provide several important nutrients often deficient in those with alcohol addiction. A diet of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats is important in alcohol recovery. This diet will […]