AT Magazine Contributor
In some ways, alcohol is a confusing and contradictory drug. Despite being one of the most widely consumed substances in the world, there’s still some confusion about whether or not alcohol is a stimulant. To answer this debate, it’s important to understand the...
Spring break is a time to have fun and connect with people you care about. Still, it can also be a big trigger for those in recovery from substance abuse disorders. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, spring break can be a time to solidify your commitment to...
The liver can process up to a certain amount of alcohol before its cells start deteriorating, and its capacity to regenerate tissue diminishes, leading to scarring and loss of functionality. Alcoholic hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver caused by drinking...
How long opioids stay in your system is influenced by various factors. One of the most important ones is its half-life, a term we’ll explore later in the article. But things like body composition, history of drug abuse, and even the type of opioid you’re using plays a...
Too many people finish their addiction treatment program and leave with the expectation of complete and total abstinence. When they falter, it can lead to feelings of major guilt, shame, and discouragement. But relapse is a normal and natural part of the addiction...
Alcohol is a drug that affects our bodily functions and behaviors. One area where alcohol may be particularly risky is intimate partner conflicts. Data shows that alcohol use is rampant in domestic abuse cases. This article will explore the ways alcohol plays a role...
A hangover is a physical and emotional reaction to drinking too much alcohol, usually due to binge drinking. If you have ever had one, you know they’re not a pleasant experience. Additionally, much has been said about how they progressively worsen. This article will...
Setting boundaries is essential for any relationship – but it’s critical if you have a relationship with an alcoholic. While under the influence, many alcoholics may act in abusive ways toward people around them. In those cases, it’s essential to establish which...
Alcoholics are often unable to recognize, understand, and respond to their own emotions, as well as those of the people with whom they have relationships. This in turn causes them to have difficulty expressing love and affection. Their emotional impairment hinders...
Heavy drinking, especially long-term heavy drinking, has seemingly endless adverse effects on your health. One is the complex damage it does to your immune system, the series of organs that work together to protect you from disease. This article will explore the...