Category: Sober living

Alcohol seems to trigger both migraine and cluster headaches. However, the type of alcoholic beverage that triggers these headaches is not clear. Vasodilation may trigger migraine attacks in certain individuals. This is especially true for people prone to headaches or migraine without alcohol. For instance, people who experience alcohol headaches after drinking are likely to… Continue reading Alcohol and Headaches Symptoms, Causes, and More

70% of the people who experiment with illegal drugs before the age of 13 go on to become addicts in the next 7 years. Research has also brought to the forefront the fact that drug and substance abuse is most commonly found in young males within the age bracket of years. Thus, a tenaciously extensive… Continue reading Alcohol and depression: Links and more

Even if you’re unsure or scared about calling an alcohol addiction hotline, there’s no harm in speaking with someone about your concerns. AAC is the nation’s leading provider in addiction treatment and research. We are committed to working with you to determine the best course of action to treat the disease impacting your life, and… Continue reading Forum on the ‘Florida Shuffle’ highlights failed addiction treatments

Singapore, Egypt, and Iraq had the least amount of alcohol-related deaths (less than 1 per 100,000 individuals). More than 95,000 people die each year in the United States as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, as reported by the CDC. Wisconsin was in the top 10 percentile states for excessive drinking based on 2018 data… Continue reading Alcohol Facts & Stats 20+ Facts & Statistics About Alcohol

One reason that might explain the link between moderate drinking and lower mortality risk seen in some studies, the authors said, is that light and moderate drinkers tend to be healthier than abstainers. On average, they have a better diet, exercise more often, and have better dental hygiene than people who don’t drink at all.… Continue reading Excessive Alcohol Use and Risks to Men’s Health

The latter is partly due to children’s tendency to put things in their mouths. An electrocardiogram should be obtained on all toxicological patients. A person can consume a fatal dose of alcohol before passing out. Even when the person is unconscious or stops drinking, the stomach and intestines continue to release alcohol into the bloodstream,… Continue reading Alcohol poisoning Symptoms and causes

Were you drinking to avoid tackling real problems within your family? Did you use alcohol as a way of self-medicating? You might also find yourself grieving the relationship you had with alcohol. It’s not uncommon at this stage to struggle with anger, resentment, and other complex emotions such as shame or guilt. These feelings are… Continue reading My first year sober: Why I did it and what Ive learned WBEZ Chicago

ISO can be toxic when ingested orally, inhaled, or applied topically, particularly in large amounts. But keep in mind that ISO can be harmful to children in smaller amounts. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol abuse, help is available. Due to the rapid absorption of isopropanol, those patients who do not… Continue reading Isopropyl Alcohol Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Casey was just like you’re doing it, you’re not doing it, you’re doing it, you’re not doing it. This doesn’t seem real, because by does that imposter syndrome. I do not know how to be anybody else. But the party girl because I really labeled myself that at 14. You have a new sense of… Continue reading I Quit Alcohol For 1 Year Here’s What I Learned