Author: Gary Jackson

Ingredients like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can narrow your blood vessels. That means the same amount of blood has to squeeze through a smaller space, like a crowd pushing through a hallway. These drugs can also make blood pressure medications less effective. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you choose over-the-counter products for sinus problems and […]

The evidence suggests that the free and flexible assistance provided by mutual-support groups can help people make and sustain beneficial changes and, thus, promote recovery. Alcohol-related problems—which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often—are among the most significant public health issues in the United States. Alcoholism is a common and different term for […]

Identifying alcohol addiction early on can help you get the medical treatment necessary to detox safely and avoid dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Following detoxification, medications and psychosocial support can effectively reduce the craving for alcohol and the chance of addiction relapse. The alcohol withdrawal timeline varies, but the worst of the symptoms typically wear off after […]

There are things you can do to lower the risk of alcohol-related deaths. You can quit or cut back on how many alcoholic beverages you drink. According to the American Dietary Guidelines, moderate alcohol intake includes two drinks or less in a day for men or one drink or less in a day for women. […]

Research indicates that a moderate dose of alcohol up to an hour before bedtime can reduce melatonin production by nearly 20 percent. Alcohol has a direct effect on circadian rhythms, diminishing the ability of the master biological clock to respond to the light cues that keep it in sync. Those effects of alcohol on the […]

The lack of fluid in the urine causes it to turn dark and concentrated. This means salt minerals don’t dissolve easily and form kidney stones. This type of stone is a vivid example of how dietary intake directly influences the chemical composition of urine and the formation of kidney stones. Alcohol consumption, particularly in excessive […]

This can cause you to develop an irregular heartbeat, called atrial fibrillation, which can increase your risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure. You also might consider purchasing an automated external defibrillator (AED) for home use. AEDs help reset the heart’s rhythm when a person has sudden cardiac arrest. We aimed to investigate the […]

Chronic use of CNS depressants can also cause depressive symptoms, including problems concentrating and difficulty finding joy in typical activities. Research from 2020 shows that depression often occurs with substance use, particularly alcohol use disorder (AUD). Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic condition in which a person continues to use substances despite experiencing harmful […]

Nurses need to be sensitive to the needs of others and often need to set aside their own feelings for the good of their patients. They may also find validation in their ability to care for others, and that need may spill over into their personal lives. One telltale sign of parent codependency behavior could […]

In addition, religious background and culture may also play a role in a person’s decision-making. However, a crucial disclaimer is that these markers don’t guarantee one will become a heavy drinker. The National Institute on Drug Abuse highlights a potential overlap between genes related to alcoholism and opioid misuse. Is Addiction Hereditary? The world around […]