People can be hesitant to participate in talk therapy. This can be due to discomfort around sharing their problems with a stranger, or perhaps they just aren’t sure what to expect. These are understandable reasons for reluctance, but for people in recovery, the benefits of psychotherapy should far outweigh hesitancy. Medication and rehab can only do […]
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The pleasurable effects of alcohol on the body are what typically encourage people to drink. Individuals feel relaxed, happy, and sociable. These are the most enjoyable parts of indulging in a glass of wine or beer at a social event or after a stressful day. Unfortunately, alcohol also has some undesirable effects. If you find
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Some people don’t realize the significant impact that alcohol can have on mental and physical health. It can worsen conditions like anxiety and depression and also has a long list of adverse effects on your physical body.If you have a tumultuous relationship with alcohol and are starting to notice its impact on your body, it
Chances are, if you consume alcohol, you may have experienced the unpleasant symptoms of a hangover the morning after. Nausea, headache, and fatigue can be mild to severe, depending on how much you consumed the night before. But is a hangover the same as alcohol withdrawal? The symptoms are similar, but you might be surprised
If you have ever been involved in an accident and experienced severe chronic pain, your doctor may have prescribed opioids to alleviate the discomfort and advised you to avoid drinking alcohol while on the medication. Despite the warnings, some people combine opioids and alcohol, either because they do not realize the potential consequences or because
Although jokes about having to drink to deal with the stress of raising children is a common parenting trope, the more recent concept of “wine mom” raises concerns about crossing the line from harmless unwinding at the end of the day, to a more serious issue of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Understanding the signs of alcohol
Enjoying a drink or two on special occasions or having a glass of wine or beer with dinner can be relatively harmless for most people. But when alcohol consumption becomes heavier or more frequent, it can lead to dependence or reliance on the substance, which is generally an indication that a person needs to rethink
Polysubstance abuse, a term that describes using two or more substances simultaneously, can occur intentionally or unintentionally. Some people mix substances to achieve a more intense effect, such as using cocaine and alcohol at a party to elevate mood and lower inhibitions. On the opposite end, some people engage in polysubstance abuse without realizing it,
Most people can remember a time in their lives when they behaved impulsively and faced negative consequences. Typically, people learn from these experiences and do their best not to act in haste or without weighing outcomes in the future. But what happens when people continue to follow their impulses excessively—regardless of the outcome? It could
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Alcohol is one of the most commonly used addictive substances. It can help you wind down after a stressful day or enhance your mood in social or celebratory situations. But is alcohol a depressant, a stimulant, or a different type of drug altogether? It can be a bit confusing since some people feel more sedated