More severe withdrawal symptoms can include fever, seizures, high blood pressure, and hallucinations. Typically, alcoholics drink and continue to drink to avoid these unpleasant symptoms. Once someone hits stage four, their bodies are not what they used to be. When they examine themselves in the mirror, they may not recognize themselves. Unveiling Human Behavior: The […]

Fundamentally, their respective motivation is distinct, as social drinking is guided by the need to socialize and enjoy with friends or family. At the same time, alcoholism is a true health condition that involves physical alcohol dependence. They often have a normal life, and alcohol does not affect their daily routine, health, or personal life. […]

In addition, research is very clear that over time alcohol can increase blood pressure and raise “bad” cholesterol, both of which can increase your risk for a heart attack. Any time you are worried about your heart health or your drinking habits, you should talk with your healthcare provider. Heavy drinking is linked to many […]

Sober living in California has become an increasingly popular option for individuals in recovery from addiction. Many people recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism reassess their closest relationships and friendships, often finding that many relationships were grounded on substance abuse. By continuing your recovery process at a sober living home, you’ll surround yourself with peers […]

In addition, these loved ones will report that while the HFA may provide for the family financially, that they are not able to be supportive emotionally. This can happen in a subtle manner over time, but can ultimately damage and destroy families. Being an HFA affects every aspect of that individual’s life—but they are often […]

In fact, only about half of the individuals experiencing these complications will live for another five years after their diagnosis. Individuals who stop drinking may live slightly longer than those who don’t stop. By this stage, their drinking is taking an obvious physical toll as well. The alcoholic probably isn’t sleeping or eating well at […]

This disorder also involves having to drink more to get the same effect or having withdrawal symptoms when you rapidly decrease or stop drinking. Alcohol use disorder includes a level of drinking that’s sometimes called alcoholism. Some commonly inhaled substances include glue, paint thinners, correction fluid, felt tip marker fluid, gasoline, cleaning fluids and household […]

Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may also report side effects or health problems to the FDA at FDA-1088. A person who misuses methamphetamine may have less saliva in the mouth. This promotes bacterial growth, tooth decay, and oral tissue damage. Stopping methamphetamine use suddenly does not cause a […]

This eliminates the artificial or sugar-heavy additions found in many canned, mixed drinks. There are lots of hard seltzers loaded with added sugars, so check the label before purchasing something you think is simply sparkling water and an alcoholic spirit. If a person still chooses to drink alcohol, they may consider that certain types of […]