What You Should Know About Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (wet brain syndrome) is actually two different syndromes involving a severe vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency. Wernicke encephalopathy affects the nervous system, while Korsakoff syndrome is considered a cognitive disorder. A combination ... Read More
Help for Alcoholism
Alcoholism is the most common form of substance abuse, yet it’s a danger is often undercut by its legality and common usage in culture. Upwards of 70% of those who seek treatment for their alcoholism experience some form of withdrawal, making it difficult to face on your own. The articles found here focus on the many aspects of alcoholism including denial, identifying characteristics of alcoholism and staying sober once you’ve had your last drink.
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5 Traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics
Updated May 27, 2020 Did you grow up in a home with an alcoholic? You may have faced days of stepping on eggshells and avoiding that parent because you knew that it only took a very little problem to create a scary situation. You may have experienced being made fun of at school, or you had to work to hide the ... Read More
How a Breathalyzer Works: The Roadside Sobriety Test That Everyone Should Know About
You’re pulled over and wondering if you are going to fail a sobriety test. Perhaps you’re looking for a breathalyzer reading chart to give you some idea of how many drinks it takes to make someone of your weight and size to get drunk. If you’re in this situation right now, it’s important to know what to expect and how ... Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to the Non-Alcoholic Nightclub Scene for Anyone in Recovery
Sitting down at your computer, opening a search engine and inputting "sober bars near me" might seem counterintuitive, but, in fact, locations with this exact premise are growing in popularity. You might be asking, "How can you have a bar without alcohol?" It's a good question, and one we're attempting to answer for ... Read More
Can Despair Kill You? Disease Experts Say “Yes”
Everyone knows that stress plays a huge role in mental health, and mental health can also have a major impact on your physical health and overall well-being. When stress, anxiety and despair get to extreme levels, they can actually increase your risk of dying from these so-called diseases of despair. Here's a look at ... Read More
How One “Stop Drinking” Pill Can Aid in Alcohol Recovery
While the integration of "medically assisted treatment," or MAT, into inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs is a relatively new concept, some of the drugs used in these programs are not. Antabuse — one of the brand names for a drug called disulfiram — is regarded as one of the very first medications ... Read More
Drinking to Death: The Close Relationship Between Alcohol and Suicide
What happens when someone struggling with anxiety, depression or another mental health condition takes part in problem drinking behaviors as a way to escape? According to the evidence, their risk of suicide is never higher than it is in this case. Let's examine some of the stats: Reported by the New York Times, a ... Read More
Alcohol Sensitivity: Who’s Most Vulnerable?
You may have heard of alcohol tolerance, which is a social concept. People with a high tolerance can drink a lot without becoming intoxicated, and people with a low tolerance are the opposite. What you may not be aware of is that the oversimplification of the concept of alcohol tolerance is hiding another issue from ... Read More
