Yet that’s what slowly happens, to a certain extent, when you drink and don’t stop drinking alcohol. Alcohol seeps into the brain, affecting the different parts of your body’s motherboard as you drink more and more. Body weight and metabolism play a significant role in how alcohol affects an individual. This is because alcohol becomes…
The most important treatment for AFLD is stopping alcohol consumption. If you completely avoid alcohol, at least some liver damage may be reversible. In a large Swedish study published in 2022, researchers found that the risk of HCC in people with NAFLD was 12.18 times higher than in people in the general population. Additionally, people…
For many people, halfway houses serve as an essential link between addiction treatment and independent living. The structured and supportive environment is designed to make the transition easier. Addiction recovery is tough, but with the right attitude and support, a halfway house can be the place where you or a loved one find the required…
They may stay clean for a while and you regain hope only to have it crushed by a relapse. The monstrous addiction destroying your loved one is stronger than ever before. It is extremely difficult to stand by as your loved one becomes homeless or stays in jail or faces the numerous harsh consequences that…
Therefore, nutritional treatments that influence NADPH function or the capacity to metabolize acetaldehyde (such as taurine and pantethine) may have protective effects against alcohol-induced damage [239,240,241]. In addition, omega 3 fatty acid supplementation has also been found to have protective effects against alcoholic liver disease and may also influence drinking behaviour [242,243,244]. Relapse represents a…
The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk. Pomegranate juice is an excellent source of vitamin C and contains punicalagin. It has three times more antioxidant activity than red wine and green tea. Additionally, pomegranate juice has higher antioxidant activities on the body, thus aiding in detoxification. Not…
The individual interprets these subtle bodily changes catastrophically (“Maybe I’m having a heart attack!”). Such interpretations create fear and anxiety, which trigger additional physical symptoms; subsequently, the person experiences a panic attack. Standard delivery of RPT also may require a pivotal adaptation when applied to clients with comorbid anxiety disorders. RPT emphasizes the importance of…
Additionally, I examine the way mental and physical health as well as our relationships with others impact the reasons people drink and their role in maintaining sobriety long-term. At Promises Behavioral Health, we understand that the decision to seek out help for alcohol addiction can be a difficult one. We are here to provide the…
While alcohol isn’t the sole cause, studies find 70% of PCT patients have significant alcohol intake. Alcohol depletes essential nutrients like B vitamins, crucial for healthy nerve function. Alcohol has been shown to be a trigger for severe migraine headaches in some people. It is a common trigger for people who have migraines, and alcohol…
Rapid alcohol detox may alleviate severe symptoms of acute withdrawal, but it doesn’t necessarily prevent protracted, or long-term, alcohol withdrawal symptoms. This condition can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the number of symptoms you have. Alcohol withdrawal usually starts within 8 hours after the last drink but can occur days later. In a recent…