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According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the United States, more than 85 percent of people aged 18 and older drink alcohol. And more than 25 percent of these people report abusing alcohol or binge drinking....

Regular drinking—particularly if it is excessive—is very likely to damage a person's body, regardless of whether they become fully addicted to alcohol. Even moderate drinking can have a negative impact....

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 10 million Americans abuse opioids yearly. While this doesn’t mean that they all suffer from an addiction to opioids, many find themselves unable to stop taking the drug...

Delirium tremens (DTs) is a form of withdrawal from alcohol and is often severe if left untreated. If someone who heavily depends on alcohol stops drinking suddenly, they may experience DTs symptoms for 2 to 3 days. The symptoms affect...

Alcohol is omnipresent in American society. This can make quitting drinking seem impossible. However, it is possible to quit drinking without resorting to social isolation. We'll give you some tips on how to quit drinking....

Opioid Addiction Treatment Millions of people in the United States are addicted to opioids, often referred to as narcotics. These include prescription pain relievers, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, tramadol, and fentanyl. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid. According...

Does alcohol increase blood pressure? This question is common among alcohol addicts or patients prone to blood pressure. Drinking very low levels of alcohol may not cause adverse health effects. However, having repeated excessive alcohol can cause sustained high blood...

Detoxing is the first phase for people planning to quit alcohol abuse successfully. It flushes out toxins from the liver to prepare patients for the next stage of alcohol addiction treatment — behavioral therapy. Although essential, detox can be the...

Individuals who notice a decrease in interest in things they once enjoyed or experienced pleasure could be struggling with anhedonia. Anhedonia can not only cause this interest loss but can also affect their quality of life....

In 2020, 10% of persons over the age of 12 had alcohol use disorder in the United States. Characterized by excessive alcohol consumption, this condition contributes to various problems. These include chronic disease, injury, violence, economic burden, job loss, and...

the different types of alcoholics

The Types of Alcoholics

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the United States, more than 85 percent of people aged 18 and older drink

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Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body

The Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body

Regular drinking—particularly if it is excessive—is very likely to damage a person’s body, regardless of whether they become fully addicted to alcohol. Even moderate drinking can have a negative impact. 

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Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 10 million Americans abuse opioids yearly. While this doesn’t mean that they all

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how to quit drinking

How to Quit Drinking

Alcohol is omnipresent in American society.  This can make quitting drinking seem impossible.  However, it is possible to quit drinking without resorting to social isolation. We’ll give you some tips on how to quit drinking.

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Understanding Anhedonia

Understanding Anhedonia

Individuals who notice a decrease in interest in things they once enjoyed or experienced pleasure could be struggling with anhedonia. Anhedonia can not only cause this interest loss but can also affect their quality of life.

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Neuropathy and Alcohol Use

Neuropathy and Alcohol Use

In 2020, 10% of persons over the age of 12 had alcohol use disorder in the United States. Characterized by excessive alcohol consumption, this condition

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