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Alcohol and Depression: Why do they often accompany each other?

Depression and alcohol coexist very well together. Finding yourself in the grasp of depression increases your chances of developing alcohol abuse, and vice versa. In the end, you’re under a threat to get into a vicious circle of strengthening of both conditions endlessly. How are they connected? Drinking and depression are connected very tightly. The depression symptoms and the side-effects of excessive drinking are very alike. They include: unstable mood changes; loss of interest in hobbies and activities; loss of appetite; increased self-depreciation; exhaustion and lack of energy. Some of these are obviously not the side-effects of drinking itself, but

March 31, 2021 Laura Millán
zoom Difference between sober house and halfway house

Difference between sober house and halfway house

A sober living home is a step in the evolution of caring for people with alcohol issues, starting with Alcoholics Anonymous. In Alcoholics Anonymous, people only came to the meetings, no one asked their real name, but they only told their stories and discussed them. Halfway house as a half-measure The halfway house is really a semi-measure in living a sober lifestyle. A variety of people with very different backgrounds, styles of thinking and behavior, age and gender come to the halfway house to live there temporarily. They are not only recovering after alcohol issues, but also drug abuse, prison,

March 15, 2021 Laura Millán
zoom How to rebuild your life after addiction

How to rebuild your life after addiction

Getting rid of your addiction is only half the way to your new sober existence. You’ll also have to maintain that sobriety and rebuild your life after addiction to reflect your new self. In addition, you’ll need to repair what was damaged by the addiction, and it’s never easy. Starting anew Addiction (be that alcohol or drug abuse) is a very disruptive force. Addiction prevents you from acting rationally, both in anticipation of the craved substance and especially after you’ve satisfied the needs of addiction. Certainly, it impairs your perception and makes you behave like you wouldn’t otherwise. Yet, when

March 15, 2021 Laura Millán
zoom Why We Have a Fear of Being Sober

Why We Have a Fear of Being Sober

Being afraid to quit drinking is not something unnatural. Drinking is a legitimate coping mechanism, even if it’s not very healthy. This fear is also not unconquerable, and the first step in stopping the drinking addiction is getting rid of your sobriety fears. Why do people drink? Why do I hate being sober? That’s the first question you have to ask yourself. Why is drinking so appealing, and why losing it makes you uneasy and afraid? Well, there are several reasons: Drinking is a primary coping mechanism for many people. Alcohol makes you forget about your problems, it relieves stress

March 12, 2021 Laura Millán
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Alcohol Misuse

We have all heard that alcohol is bad for health. Drinking alcohol can be devastating and even life-threatening. Even a one-time binge can lead to a significant deterioration in health, injury, or death. The long-term effects of alcohol on the body are very serious. Alarming and chronic health problems are inevitable in the long run. Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Let’s get acquainted with what alcohol misuse can do to our bodies. Blood. Alcohol inhibits the production of platelets, as well as red and white blood cells. This means that one can suffer from anemia, infections, bleeding. Brain. Alcohol slows down

February 26, 2021 Laura Millán
zoom Signs of Alcoholism: Causes and Stages for man and woman

Signs of Alcoholism: Causes and Stages for man and woman

For many, drinking alcohol is the easiest and most affordable way to celebrate a happy or sad event, relieve stress after a hard day at work, and overcome shyness in an unfamiliar company. The problem is worsened by the media that shows alcohol in an attractive light. Noting warning alcoholism signs can prevent an impending disaster before it begins to destroy lives. Stages and Signs of Alcoholism First stage The initial addiction is gradual and can last from a year to a decade. Several warning alcoholism signs distinguish the underlying symptoms of alcoholism from normal behavior. The urge to feel

February 26, 2021 Laura Millán
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How to flush alcohol out of your system

Anyone who drinks alcohol even from time to time, at least once asked the question: How to get alcohol out of your system safely and quickly? Considering that the quarantine and the coronavirus crisis have caused a surge in alcohol consumption around the world, it is likely that more people are asking this question. It is known that ethanol, which is present in all alcoholic beverages, upon reaching a certain level of concentration in the blood begins to act like a poison, disrupting the function of blood circulation, affecting the brain and other organs. According to the WHO, as a

February 26, 2021 Laura Millán
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Alcohol Withdrawal Seizure

Despite being widely accepted and easily accessible, alcohol is more dangerous than most would like to admit it. The consumption of alcoholic beverages has fatal health and even life consequences. Ethanol, which makes up this substance, is a poison, the effect of which inhibits the human central nervous system. Alcohol tolerance gradually develops into dependence, while the body is exposed to the pathological influence of toxic substances. World Health Organization (WHO) experts rank ethanol in the top 5 leading risk factors for morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide. Alcohol withdrawal, or alcohol withdrawal syndrome, is a reaction of the central nervous

February 24, 2021 Laura Millán
zoom Alcohol Detox Side Effects

Alcohol Detox Side Effects

Detoxification of the body is a complex activity, the purpose of which is to remove toxic and harmful substances and decomposition products of ethanol from the body. As a result, well-being is significantly improved, abstinence is smoother, the functionality of internal organs is normalized, the balance of vitamins and basic microelements is restored. Most importantly, alcohol detoxification prepares the individual for the next stage – active treatment followed by rehabilitation. It is the initial and most important stage in the treatment of alcoholism. When is detoxification required? Alcohol in large quantities has a toxic effect on the body. Regular use

February 24, 2021 Laura Millán
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Binge Drinking

How many glasses of alcohol is a binge? According to government advice on binging, it may be a lot less than you think. Moreover, it depends on what type of drink one is consuming. For example if you have three beers and two glasses of wine, you are binge drinking. Such heavy episodic, especially frequent, drinking can affect all areas of life: work, family, environment, physical and mental health. Below are just a few typical scenarios. The statistics on binge drinking are alarming. Over 50% of alcohol consumed by adults is drank during binges. For youth under the age of

February 18, 2021 Laura Millán
zoom What is the Cure for Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

What is the Cure for Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be life-threatening if not handles or treated properly. In this article, we will discuss how to cure alcohol withdrawal symptoms to make it as safe and stressless for the addict as possible. Before we continue though, we would like to bring to your attention that stopping alcohol use just cold turkey is one of the most dangerous substances to stop cold turkey. In fact, what it does to the human body physiologically is more dangerous than heroin or cocaine. Thus, an important first step in managing the withdrawal process is seeking medical advice. How to cure

February 09, 2021 Laura Millán
zoom Alcohol Detox: Tips How to Detox from Alcohol Safely at Home

Alcohol Detox: Tips How to Detox from Alcohol Safely at Home

As you might know, ethyl alcohol is broken down by liver enzymes into carbon dioxide, water, and other components safe for humans. However, a constant abuse of alcohol leads to the fact that the liver ceases to cope with the load, and the toxic decomposition products of ethyl begin to accumulate in organs and tissues, negatively affecting all vital functions of the body. Given this fact, alcohol addiction treatment always starts with alcohol detoxification. Going through an alcohol detox process cannot be considered a cure for alcoholism. Since the craving for alcohol remains the same, and the dependent person will

February 09, 2021 Laura Millán
zoom The Consequences of Drinking Alcohol: Symptoms and Effects

The Consequences of Drinking Alcohol: Symptoms and Effects

The consequences of alcohol consumption that goes beyond recommended include: Medical: Alcohol leads to damage to organs such as the liver, the central nervous system, the risk of acute myocardial infarction, pulmonary tuberculosis, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, the birth of children with birth defects and diseases, an increase in infant mortality, etc. Social: Consequences of alcoholismfor society include an increase in crime, morbidity, disability, mortality, and similar issues. Socio-economic: A decrease in working capacity as a result of the effect of alcohol abuse on health leads to material and economic damage to society, a decrease in labor productivity, etc. Consequences

February 02, 2021 Laura Millán
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Alcohol Insomnia

Sleep is one of the basic physiological needs of the body. The alternation of its main phases (deep and light) is due to the production of certain neurotransmitters. This process is disrupted by alcohol consumption. However, these disorders have a two-way relationship. In many clinical studies, it has been confirmed that chronic insomnia contributes to the development of alcoholism. Researchers found that people with sleep problems are twice as likely to be addicted to alcohol as those who do not. On the other hand, one can experience insomnia after drinking alcohol. For a long time, there is an opinion that

January 27, 2021 Laura Millán
zoom How To Reduce Alcohol Cravings Naturally

How To Reduce Alcohol Cravings Naturally

There are many herbs, such as milk thistle, goldenseal, dandelion root, kudzu, St. John’s wort, and ashwaganda, that people use to naturally reduce alcohol cravings. For example, in addition to relieving withdrawal symptoms, dandelion root also helps to curb the craving for alcohol. Milk thistle eliminates toxins from the liver, which helps to lower the desire to drink alcohol, and treats liver damage done by alcohol. Used in Ayurvedic medicine, ashwagandha is also claimed to alleviate anxiety and minimize alcohol cravings. Kudzu root is another herb to consider. Modern studies have confirmed the effectiveness of Kudzu extract in relieving painful

January 25, 2021 Laura Millán