Why Does The Nose Turn Red From Alcohol Abuse?
One of the telltale signs of alcohol misuse is alcohol red nose. This condition is quite common in people who have misused alcohol for a long period. This is because their body has undergone physical changes from the alcohol, and a red nose is just one such change. Why Does Alcohol Turn the Nose Red? […]
What Are Alcohol Withdrawal Tremors?
Alcohol withdrawal tremors or shakes are one of the side effects of alcohol abuse and alcohol use disorders. Unfortunately, there can be severe dangers associated with this withdrawal symptom. So, it is worthwhile to understand when you should seek professional help to reduce and prevent alcohol shakes and potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms. What Are Alcohol […]
Am I An Alcoholic
Do you have concerns about how much you drink? Do you have family members who are heavy drinkers or are struggling with alcohol use disorder? Maybe you are asking yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism To answer the question “Am I An Alcoholic” largely depends on your family history and drinking […]
Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic
Alcoholism is a substance abuse problem that can affect anyone regardless of their age. Whether you drink daily or binge drink on the weekends, you run the risk of becoming reliant on alcohol. Over time, you can start craving alcohol more frequently to the point you start drinking more. Eventually, you can drink to stay […]
The Dangers of Mixing Klonopin and Alcohol
Understanding the dangers of mixing Klonopin and alcohol is very important to know if you have been prescribed this medication. Klonopin is a prescribed medication used to help people suffering from anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and seizures. The drug reduces neural activity in the brain and central nervous system while increasing muscle relaxation. When taken as […]
What To Expect When Detoxing From Alcohol
There are numerous reasons why people struggle to stop drinking excessively, but detoxing from alcohol has symptoms among the most frightening. It’s common knowledge that if you’ve been drinking heavily for a long time, quitting can have side effects. This is especially true if you quit suddenly or ‘cold turkey.’ But how severe is alcohol […]
The Effects of Mixing Buprenorphine and Alcohol
Mixing drugs is extremely dangerous, and someone hooked on buprenorphine and alcohol may be unaware of how lethal this combination can be. In some cases, mixing the two substances may be unintentional; it can occur when a person taking prescription buprenorphine consumes alcohol before after taking their regularly scheduled dose of buprenorphine. However, in other […]
Effects of Ketamine and Alcohol
Because the combination of the two substances can be highly hazardous, you should make sure you never mix any drugs with alcohol. This case is valid when consuming alcohol and ingesting ketamine due to the unpredictable but unwanted results when combined. Most often, ketamine can have dissociative effects, impairing a person’s awareness of how dangerous […]
Antidepressant Medication and Alcohol
Those who use antidepressant medication and alcohol should be aware of the risks of mixing these medications together because the combination reduces their effectiveness, has numerous side effects, and can be fatal. Therefore, when taking antidepressants, you should avoid drinking alcohol, as mixing these substances can make you feel tired, less alert, and uncoordinated, to […]
The Dangers of Mixing Gabapentin and Alcohol
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting approximately 5 million people in the United States. For most people with epilepsy, the condition is life-long and has to be managed with medications, like gabapentin. If you have been diagnosed with epilepsy and are being treated with gabapentin, you may wonder if it’s safe to keep drinking […]