Alcohol Addiction

Suicide prevention is primary with respect to alcohol use, but must take into account the alcohol abuse especially in cases where the alcohol use facilitates suicide behavior. In our research, it was found that a higher frequency and quantity of alcohol consumed plays a major role in death by suicide. The more heavily and habitually […]

Supporting your loved one with AUD can be extremely beneficial to their recovery. This may involve keeping them safe while they’re drinking or offering to help find a treatment that suits them. However, taking care of yourself should be of utmost importance, and it’s OK to take a step back at times and redirect attention […]

No matter what form of alcohol you drink, if you have trouble cutting down or stopping and your drinking has negative consequences in your life, you likely have a problem with alcohol. Oar is a science-based platform that helps people drink less or stop drinking. Complete an online assessment and get connected with a medical provider who […]

Once neuroadaptation has occurred, removal of alcohol from the organism leads to a withdrawal syndrome. Glutamate is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain; it exerts its effects via several receptor subtypes, including one called the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. Glutamate systems have long been implicated in the acute reinforcing actions of alcohol, and alcohol effects […]

Although there is no treatment for FAS, there are strategies that can improve its symptoms. If you are consuming alcohol and trying to become pregnant or you are currently pregnant, reach out to a healthcare provider for help quitting. Although FAS is an incurable lifelong condition that is underdiagnosed, treatment can improve its symptoms. This […]

These programs are best for individuals who have very serious substance use disorders who need additional support to get and stay sober. The potential for harm is not limited to the direct effects of the drugs themselves. Combining them regularly may lead to an individual being more apt to commit a crime, become the victim […]

The effects of alcohol on a fetus are pretty well-known but Accutane can also cause serious problems if taken while pregnant. Alcohol consumption and Accutane can also have serious effects on the lipids/triglycerides in the blood. If anyone notices these symptoms while taking Accutane, they should stop taking the medication immediately and call a doctor. […]

In order to progress to steps two through twelve, you must embrace step one. You will be unable to go further in your recovery if you cannot recognize that you and alcohol do not mix. When alcoholism or alcohol use disorder begins to take control of a family, usually one of the first things to […]

She was very successful initially, but her career quickly declined, in part due to her drinking. Actor and comedian Verne Troyer, well known for playing Mini-Me in the ‘Austin Powers’ film series, died at the age of 49 in 2018. He announced that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2011, and in 2012, […]

Asking patients about their alcohol use provides opportunities to discuss potential interactions with medications, to advise changes in their drinking if indicated, and to connect them with further resources as needed. As mentioned earlier in this article, H2RAs (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine, nizatidine, and famotidine), which reduce gastric acid secretion, are used in the treatment of […]