Content TIP 42: Substance Use Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders Symptoms of Substance Abuse Resources for Older Adults TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice Looking for Treatment? Recent research has found that people addicted to cocaine in their youth may have an accelerated age-related decline in temporal lobe gray matter, which increases […]
At the end of this entry we provide a number of potential sources of support and guidance for those concerned about uncontrolled drinking or alcohol dependency. Alcohol use disorder, which includes alcohol dependence, is defined the WHO’s International Classification of Diseases (available here). This chart is shown for the global total, but can be explored […]
Contents: Men and Alcoholism – What Do the Statistics Tell Us? Understanding Alcohol’s Effects What is a standard drink? Alcohol-related harms It’s estimated that globally, around 168,000 people died directly from alcohol use disorders in 2019. The total estimated number of deaths by country from 1990 to 2019 are found here. Globally, 107 million people […]
Contents Alcohol and Pregnancy: CDC’s Health Advice and the Legal Rights of Pregnant Women 2 Alcohol Can Be a Dangerous Chemical Physical Risks of Drinking While Pregnant Dangers of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy Quitting Alcohol While Pregnant Alcohol can cause problems for your baby at any time in pregnancy, even before you know you’re pregnant. […]
They might just pass out at this point, and they must be cared for because it is also possible that their gag reflex will be affected. Choking on one’s vomit would be disastrous and may even be fatal, so we have to monitor people reaching this stage closely. Deficiencies in motor function and coordination become […]
Content Does Alcohol Dehydrate You? Understanding The Health Risks Free Shipping & 20% off for life Why Do I Sweat When I Drink Alcohol? Common Symptoms of Night Sweats You probably don’t think of being sweaty as a good thing, but it serves an important function. Alcohol-related liver disease also does not usually cause symptoms […]
Content People who drink a little don’t die sooner than people who never drank, study shows What Is Cirrhosis of the Liver? Life Expectancies Of Those With Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) How is alcohol-induced hepatitis diagnosed? Alcohol and the Immune System Alcohol abuse has been linked to an increased risk of cancer in the liver, […]
Content Environmental Factors for Alcohol Use Mental Illness and Alcohol Addiction An intervention is not about how to control the substance user; it is about how to let go of believing you can. What Causes Alcoholism? Is There an Alcoholic Gene? Those with a history of alcoholism in their family have the highest risk of […]
Content How long does it take for the effects of alcohol to wear off? Hangover Cure Myth #3: Drink coffee Guide to a Hangover On Health How Long Does A Hangover Last How much alcohol causes a hangover? Dream EZ: restful sleep The best way to prevent hangovers is to avoid alcohol entirely or drink […]
Content What are the Other Diseases Caused by Alcohol? How Long Does WKS Treatment and Recovery Last? What is the Wet Brain Prognosis? How Wernicke’s Encephalopathy (WE) is Diagnosed Hallucinations, confusion or agitation may be experienced, as well. Because WKS is composed of two separate diseases, there are two unique sets of symptoms that can […]