Sweet, sugary, or fruity alcoholic drinks are popular in bars and social gatherings. But can they also make you drink more? Sweet alcoholic beverages seem harmless at first, you don’t taste the bitter spirit in there, but can that be a dangerous thing? Let’s explore...
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...
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...
Eating disorders and addiction are two different conditions that are often interlinked. Both disorders involve an intense preoccupation with a specific behavior or substance that becomes compulsive and leads to negative consequences. While they may appear different,...
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a 12-step program for people who have struggled with addiction to “narcotics” (which technically refers to opioids, but to the general public has come to mean any and all drugs that aren’t alcohol). Like AA, Narcotics Anonymous is designed...
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...
Vapor Vodka; De-Mistified At first thought, you may be picturing the trendy helium-inflated balloon garland replicating a popular drink or can of beer. But, unfortunately, the latest get high quick has nothing to do with helium-filled balloons but balloons filled with...
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...
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