Kategorie: Sober living

Women & Alcohol: Statistics, Side Effects & Health Impacts

A systematic review of transgender individuals (including gender minority women) by Gilbert and colleagues found estimates of binge drinking among transgender individuals ranging from 7% to 65%, with estimates of lifetime and past-year DSM-IV AUD prevalence at 26% and 11%, respectively.29 More research is needed on these groups. As noted by Gilbert and colleagues, to…
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26. November 2024 0

Withdrawing from Benzodiazepines: Symptoms, Safety, and Treatment

But when you start removing benzodiazepines from your system, suddenly your clogged neurons become an open freeway with no traffic lanes. All those extra chemicals flood your brain, and the excess activity causes symptoms like anxiety and sweating. They can range in severity, though for some people, they remain mild and manageable. If you’re predisposed…
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6. September 2024 0

Eminem Confronts His Inner Demons In ‚Recovery‘ : NPR

I wasn’t sure before then if this was a one-time thing, but I had people knocking on the door and I realized that it was getting crazy. That was one of the inspirations for writing “Stan.” It was like, These people are actually looking up to me? So, it inspired songs like “Stan” because to…
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30. Mai 2024 0

Big Meech Released From Prison, Finishing Sentence in Halfway House

So, that effort continues, to provide resources for those family members and loved ones, who want to get home out of that situation,” said Lieutenant Williams. Vulnerable Tribal members were lured with false promises of treatment for substance abuse. We are always adding NEW HOUSES and are  dedicated members of recovery communities all across Florida.See…
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27. Dezember 2023 0

Effects of Alcohol on Each Part of the Body

The liver metabolizes most of the alcohol you consume, breaking it down into acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde is a toxin that can damage the body’s organs and tissues before it is further broken down into acetate. These powerful chemicals manage everything from your sex drive to how fast you digest food. To keep it all going smoothly, you need…
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7. November 2023 0

A Monster: Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids The New York Times

So, heavy drinking can eventually cause changes to the brain that result in dependence on alcohol. Physical dependence, triggers, social pressure, and withdrawal symptoms then make it challenging to stop drinking, even for people who truly want to quit. Any potential benefits of alcohol are relatively small and may not apply to all individuals. Multiple…
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30. Oktober 2023 0

What Is Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease?

11,12-EET supplementation could significantly alleviate lipid accumulation by suppressing the expression of lipid metabolism-related genes and proteins. The present study suggests that chronic exposure to MeP and EtP promoted NAFLD via gut microbiota-dependent AA metabolism. These results highlight the alcoholic liver disease need for reducing oral exposure to synthetic preservatives to improve metabolic disturbance under…
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28. September 2023 0

Meth Addiction Treatment: How to Quit Meth

There are many physical side effects of long-term meth abuse, such as tooth decay or „meth mouth,“ body sores, weight loss, hair loss and outward signs of aging as the drug destroys tissues and blood vessels. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), psychosis can last for several months or years after the individual quits…
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19. September 2023 0

The Link Between Anger and Alcoholism

For example, if you start drinking when you’re lonely and sad, you may find the alcohol makes you feel even more desolate and distressed than you did when you were sober. Researchers have studied the connection between anger and aggression for years. However, it’s about more than getting easily upset or having a short fuse…
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31. August 2023 0

Alcohol and Anger: Symptoms and Management

People who are the closest to the alcoholic who struggled with anger often get the most abuse. You may find yourself walking on eggshells to avoid an alcohol-induced anger outburst. Alcohol severely decreases cognitive function, which makes it harder to problem-solve, make safe decisions, and control aggression. Lack of impulse control can make someone fly…
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30. August 2023 0