Laura Millán

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcohol dependence can be caused by: Prolonged stressful situation, chronic fatigue Predisposition to anxiety Depressive states occurring not only as a temporary reaction but also as a disease Problems in personal life, such as emotional and sexual dissatisfaction Lack of understanding in the family Lack of social belongingness (when a person does not have a permanent job, family, regular interests and favorite activities) State of loneliness, boredom, and unfulfillment Social pressure. Of course, there are too many reasons for the formation of alcohol dependence to be able to list them here, but there is a definite pattern. Most reasons behind

January 21, 2021

After a fun night out or simply when one has had too much, the question “How long does a hangover last?” usually arises. For most people, the main hangover symptoms end within 24 hours. However, sometimes it can actually take more than one day to fully recover. That is, you can feel uncommon sleepiness and even mild nausea for two days after the party. The hangovers and the severity of the condition most often depend on how long you sleep. Sleep is useful for overcoming intoxication syndrome, so even if you had a lot of fun, but you managed to

January 19, 2021

Some people may drink more alcohol than others without getting drunk. What is alcohol tolerance? Is there any benefit to it and how to build alcohol tolerance? What is alcohol tolerance? Each of us noticed that one can drink more or less than others. Someone drinks three cans of ice-cold beer in the heat just to quench their thirst and cool down a little. For some, such a dose will be more than enough to be completely drunk. This can be explained by such a thing as alcohol tolerance. With the regular use of alcohol, the body learns to process

January 15, 2021

The main prerequisite for successful addiction treatment is the person’s desire, internal motivation. Relatives, close friends, colleagues, and doctors can only help those who want to get rid of the addiction, the desire to do it for the one suffering from alcohol use will not give results. Thus, if a person is looking for alcohol self-help strategies for quitting drinking, it is a sign that one is ready to take the necessary steps to actually live a new life. Reading and following suggestions found in alcohol self-help books makes it easier to achieve the desired result and keeps one motivated.

January 13, 2021

Alcohol is sneaky and dangerous. At first, it gives you freedom from all the worries and stress, but then gradually it deprives you of your ability to get pleasure and happiness from other activities. No one starts drinking to later become dependent on alcohol. Yet, it eventually happens to almost everyone. How to stop drinking before it is too late? Today, we are going to share some tips for quitting drinking. Finding motivation Before we move on to helpful tips on how to quit drinking, we want you to find a real motivation for quitting drinking. After all, the desire

January 11, 2021

Tremor is a movement of various body parts that occurs independently of a person’s will. In the overwhelming majority of cases, individuals experience tremors of the upper limbs, as well as the legs, neck, head, face, vocal cords, or the whole body. Tremor is detected both as an independent disease and as a manifestation of another disease. Overview Tremor also exists as an independent disease. This condition is called essential tremor. This is a neurological disease that is characterized by the trembling of hands, tongue, chin, head, voice, rarely other parts of the body. Damage to the nervous system can

December 29, 2020