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Alcohol’s socially acceptable prevalence in American culture can make it easy to forget how dangerous it is. Not only is it an addictive substance, but it can also cause severe
Alcohol withdrawal is far more dangerous than “cold turkey” opiate withdrawal. Even before the pandemic stresses of 2020–2021 triggered a surge in overall drug-related fatalities, over 800 deaths in a
Although most people equate a “black out” with losing consciousness, the term has a different meaning in addiction medicine. If someone passes out—collapses and loses consciousness—while drinking alcohol, that’s a
It’s a common misconception that alcohol isn’t as dangerous as other, “harder” intoxicants. Drinking is prevalent in many American households, and our culture has normalized the idea of having a
If you’ve become over-reliant on alcohol to help you relax, fall asleep or manage complicated emotions, you might be wondering if you can stop drinking at home. Though the idea
According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, as many as 19.1% of people have experienced any form of anxiety disorder within the last year, making it one of our
Frequent alcohol use interferes with many of your body’s organs and functions, and your hormones are no exception. Hormones are the chemicals responsible for conducting the complex interplay of bodily
Most people are aware that drinking can cause severe health problems over the long term, including organ and tissue damage, mental health disorders and malnutrition. However, you may not have
You’ve probably heard phrases like “high-functioning addict” and “problem drinkers” before, and wondered if your drinking habits would classify you in one of these categories. The confusion lies in the
