There are no published randomized controlled trials of restrictive or liberal hydration regimes following events such as stroke or myocardial infarction. No firm conclusions can currently be drawn regarding the impact dehydration has in these conditions. On a cautionary note, there is evidence that excess intravenous administration of water and/or salt is harmful in sepsis …
Or, maybe you’re sensitive to sulfites or other chemicals in alcoholic beverages, resulting in nausea or headaches. Alcohol intolerance is a temporary, but pretty uncomfortable, reaction to alcohol — with nasal congestion and flushed skin being the two most common side effects. It happens if your ALDH2 enzymes (remember those?) aren’t particularly effective at their …
„And when I say we had the motherlode. Our pants were frickin’ stuffed with pills. I don’t know how many we had.” In an appearance on the new episode of Paul Rosenberg’s Paul Pod podcast Thursday, Eminem, 49, and Rosenberg, his longtime manager, recalled the rapper’s recovery from the overdose, which the pair agreed he …
Remember to care for yourself, seek supportive relationships, and consider seeking help from a therapist. One common mistake for those who are new to alcohol and drug recovery is substituting a new compulsive behavior for their old one. People new to recovery can find themselves approaching their new diet, exercise program, job, and even participation …
But when “helping” crosses the line to enabling your loved one’s problematic behavior to continue, it can be a real detriment to your well-being — physically, mentally, socially and even financially. And it’s counterproductive to the person you’re trying to help. When you engage in enabling behaviors, you may find that the bulk of your …
Unfortunately, chronic pain can also increase older adults’ risks of developing substance misuse issues. As they age, people may experience more aches and pains and seek out medications – both prescription and over-the-counter – to relieve their discomfort. Up to a quarter of all prescription drugs in the U.S. are used by older adults, and …
If alcohol continues to accumulate in your system, it can destroy cells and, eventually, damage your organs. But when you ingest too much alcohol for your liver to process in a timely manner, a buildup of toxic substances begins to take a toll on your liver. Dr. Sengupta shares some of the not-so-obvious effects that …
Capturing the drama, tension, paranoia and short-term bliss of drug addiction, his book explores how the patterns of addiction can be traced to the past. The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober explores the role alcohol plays in our world and insights from top neuroscientists and psychologists about why we drink. Discussing alcohol’s impact on our …
In many cases, the person experiencing alcoholic rage may not even realize the extent of the damage they are causing until it’s too late. As the prefrontal cortex gets impaired, making rational decisions becomes difficult, leading to the destruction of relationships. We understand the challenges you or a loved one might face in dealing with …