11 Alcohol-Free Drinks an RD Recommends
And with my approach you won’t feel deprived or isolated in the process. So if you’re interested in learning more about all the details, please go to You can start at any time and I would love to see you in the course. It’s one of a proclamation on...
Read moreDecompensated Cirrhosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Life Expectancy
Types of Mental Disorders Demystified Prevention of viral hepatitis by vaccination, which is available for hepatitis B, is being developed for hepatitis C. Treatments for the complications of cirrhosis are being developed or revised and tested continually. Finally, research is being directed at identifying new proteins in the blood that...
Read moreThe Social Effects of Alcoholism on Friends & Family
It is plausible that at higher levels of severity, the discrepancy between own and partner perceptions may be reduced (e.g., as consequences such as DUIs become more apparent). The link between alcohol abuse and poorer relationship outcomes is well established (e.g., Dawson et al., 2007; Leonard & Eiden, 2007;...
Read moreWhat Does Powerlessness Mean in the 12 Steps?
Resources and Information Taking this first step and admitting you are struggling with alcohol misuse can be difficult, but it is the foundation of all positive change according to AA. Convinced the question was weird, I poured myself a glass of wine and began writing. I knew I was powerless...
Read more11 Effective Steps on How to Wean Off Alcohol Safely
In most cases, conducting a home-based alcohol detox is not considered the safest or most effective approach to quitting alcohol. The long and the short of it is–tapering off alcohol with medical support can help you quit drinking. In fact, 30 million people have alcohol use disorder1 in the...
Read moreAlcohol and Immune System Function: How Drinking Impacts Immunity
Effects of alcohol on adaptive immunity Interestingly, NK-cell maturation can be rescued by the administration of IL-15 which suggests that IL-15 signaling is disrupted following alcohol administration. However, we have not rigorously identified which specific IL-15 producers are involved. Some alcoholic beverages contain components that combat ethanol’s damaging effects. What is...
Read moreDrug And Alcohol Tolerance
You may find you do not get drunk when you drink the same amount as you used to. Find answers to frequently asked questions about alcohol tolerance and drug tolerance. One major factor that can affect alcohol tolerance is whether you drink, how often, and in what quantity. People...
Read moreUnderstanding Drunk Driving Laws
With driving, there are many things that require your undivided concentration such as staying in your lane, your speed, other cars on the road and traffic signals. Your attention span is dramatically reduced with drinking, which significantly increases the chance of an accident. Many people get behind the wheel...
Read moreHow Long Does Alcohol Poisoning Last? Factors, Symptoms, and More
Many factors may have contributed to these increases in alcohol-related deaths. These include the availability of alcohol, increases in people experiencing mental health conditions, and challenges in accessing health care. Because of the severity of the disease, medically monitored alcohol detox is a necessity.
How Long Does It Take To Sober Up After Drinking?
Needless to say, impaired perception and coordination makes driving dangerous. If you’re going to drink, be sure to have a designated driver take you home safely. The slow reaction time suggests that a drunk driver speeding at 70 mph will drive for another 12 feet before reacting to road...
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