Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol use disorder (sometimes called alcoholism) is a medical condition. It involves heavy or frequent alcohol drinking even when it causes problems, emotional distress or physical harm. A combination of medications, behavioral therapy and support can help you or a loved one recover. Behavioral treatments are aimed at changing drinking behavior through counseling. They are […]

If you see a doctor for your alcohol use, they will not diagnose you as an alcoholic. Instead, they will use the symptoms in the DSM-V to determine whether you have a mild, moderate or severe AUD. If you go to Alcoholics Anonymous, very rarely will you hear the term alcohol use disorder. However, a […]

There are a few types of urine tests, and some are more accurate than others. This kind of UTI can inflame the lining of your bladder enough for it to bleed and result in bloody urine, Tom Guzzo, M.D., chief of urology at Penn Medicine, tells SELF. “It’s almost like having tiny cuts or a […]

Psychological, genetic, and behavioral factors can all contribute to having the disease. Early sobriety may come with feelings of fatigue and the stress of dealing with challenges (people, places, and things that stimulate the urge to use). It’s impossible to know how you’ll react and how your life will change when getting and staying sober. The […]

Alcohol in the form of ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, is in alcoholic beverages. It’s also in mouthwash, some cooking extracts, some medicines and certain household products. Ethyl alcohol poisoning generally results from drinking too many alcoholic beverages in a short period of time. When a person is drunk, the first thing you need to […]

There are different ways to manage brain fog, depending on its cause. Brain fog after drinking can be a pesky thing that affects you for days. It can also develop into a more severe alcohol brain fog, especially if you consume alcoholic drinks more often than usual. Pursuing cognitive behavioral therapy is one part of […]

They concluded that these brief interventions resulted in a decrease in drinking, and that a trauma can be an effective time to intervene. In a randomized controlled study, the same group showed that trauma recidivism was halved by a brief motivational intervention [4]. These studies also emphasize that, in addition to a thorough history and […]

In the short term, alcohol use increases the risk for alcohol poisoning, fetal alcohol syndrome, accidents, injuries, violence, and risky sexual behavior. As the condition progresses, cognitive effects such as memory loss, impaired decision-making, and reduced mental clarity become more pronounced. These cognitive impairments can lead to feelings of frustration, decreased self-esteem, and a sense […]

Many people with DTs also have dehydration, electrolyte imbalances or mineral deficiencies. Your healthcare provider can treat these by infusing you (through an IV in your vein) with the necessary vitamins and minerals. Some infusions come specially prepared for this type of situation. An example of this is an infusion that healthcare providers often refer […]

Your therapist can help you determine a therapy approach that best fits your unique needs and concerns. Having a parent with AUD doesn’t automatically mean you’ll develop the condition yourself. That said, you are four times more likely to develop it than someone who doesn’t have a parent with AUD. This state of hypervigilance is […]