You might also react to certain alcoholic beverages if you have a histamine or sulfites intolerance. In very rare cases, reactions to alcohol may be a sign of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. If you suspect an allergy or food sensitivity is to blame, it’s worth getting tested or consulting with a healthcare provider to identify the specific […]
Xanax can be a highly addictive controlled substance and lead to physical dependency, even if it’s used as prescribed. Anyone who has used Xanax for an extended period is at risk for dependency. Some people use the drug as a recreational sedative or to self-medicate. There’s a whole arsenal of medications that can be used […]
Heavy drinking not only decreases absorption of thiamine, but can also lead to a poor diet, increasing the chances you’ll develop wet brain. Because wet brain, or Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, is so debilitating and fatal, it is important to take any symptoms you or your loved one may experience seriously. Additionally, you should know the signs […]
It can be seen as engagement and a tool to create closeness. “Avoiding conflict can compromise our resilience, mental health, and productivity in the long term,” writes Andrew Reiner for NBC News. By contrast, one study of over 2,000 people aged 33 to 84 found that those who intentionally resolved daily conflicts reported that their […]
In turn, this affects all the different phases of sleep we get a night – which are usually finely tuned to make sure we are rested and our brains can function properly. This includes disrupting our restful deep sleep, or REM sleep, leading to more periods of wakefulness. REM sleep is vital for healthy brain […]
Journaling allowed me to step outside of my emotions. I could pour my heart out and every irrational thought onto the pages. If you have a willing friend or family member, take them along. If the internet has shown us anything, it’s that neither matters. If it becomes frequent, try to taper off or contact […]
At this stage, a person no longer responds to the things happening around or to them. The answer to this question varies from person to person. When paramedics arrive, be ready to tell them what you can about the person. You might need to describe how much they drank or what they’ve been doing since […]
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Other SAMHSA grants may also support harm reduction activities (see Notice of Funding Opportunities). Harm reduction works by addressing broader health and social issues through improved policies, programs, and practices. Waiting for a loved one to hit rock bottom, while often considered an appropriate response to addiction, has inherent dangers; can be a very dark place, […]