The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports in 2021 just over 29 million people ages 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder. Delirium tremens are among the most significant health risks associated with alcohol withdrawal symptoms during detox....
The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) and SAMHSA report the effects of combining alcohol and benzos can be adverse conditions. The study claims benzos and other prescription pain medications are the most abused drugs, including opioids and alcohol. In addition,...
How does alcohol abuse affect the immune system? Drinking daily or excessively can have a direct adverse effect on overall health. Excessive or abusive habits of alcohol consumption can attack the immune system, which protects the body from infection and disease. A...
If you are experiencing an alcohol use disorder and want it to stop, the decision to use a medical detox for alcohol withdrawal is foremost in your thoughts. Unfortunately, detox from a substance use disorder is hazardous and lethal when attempted alone without...
When someone with an alcohol use disorder suddenly stops drinking, specific symptoms point to the development of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). The symptoms begin because individuals who drink too much alcohol build a dependence on the substance. When alcohol...
One of the most complex and challenging decisions one can make is quitting alcohol. Alcohol use disorder is an all-encompassing disorder, fraught with fears. The addict is well aware of the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms from not drinking anymore. Addicts questions...
