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Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a severe and complex condition that grows increasingly prevalent every year. Opioids are a class of drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant. Some opioids are made from the plant directly, and others, like Fentanyl, are made by scientists in labs using the same chemical structure (semi-synthetic or synthetic).
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a severe and complex condition that grows increasingly prevalent every year. Opioids are a class of drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant. Some opioids are made from the plant directly, and others, like Fentanyl, are made by scientists in labs using the same chemical structure (semi-synthetic or synthetic).
Alcohol damage refers to the harm that excessive alcohol use causes to different bodily systems and organs. It is well-known that alcohol consumption can lead to liver damage, which can manifest in various ways, such as fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and more serious illnesses.
Alcohol damage refers to the harm that excessive alcohol use causes to different bodily systems and organs. It is well-known that alcohol consumption can lead to liver damage, which can manifest in various ways, such as fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and more serious illnesses.
Opiates and opioids are substances derived from the opium poppy plant and used primarily to treat pain. These drugs work by minimizing the intensity of pain signals and changing how the body responds to feelings of pain.
Opiates and opioids are substances derived from the opium poppy plant and used primarily to treat pain. These drugs work by minimizing the intensity of pain signals and changing how the body responds to feelings of pain.
To deal with an alcoholic coworker, you must start by maintaining professionalism and empathy, which are essential in this type of situation. Gather evidence by quietly watching their actions; then, when you approach them to start a conversation, do so with empathy rather than judgment.
To deal with an alcoholic coworker, you must start by maintaining professionalism and empathy, which are essential in this type of situation. Gather evidence by quietly watching their actions; then, when you approach them to start a conversation, do so with empathy rather than judgment.
Counseling is a fundamental tool to treat alcohol abuse or addiction. When we speak of alcohol abuse or addiction, we are referring directly to the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages that leads to detrimental effects on relationships, general functioning, physical health, and mental health.
Counseling is a fundamental tool to treat alcohol abuse or addiction. When we speak of alcohol abuse or addiction, we are referring directly to the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages that leads to detrimental effects on relationships, general functioning, physical health, and mental health.
The long-term effects of cocaine addiction are severe, complex, and, many times, irreversible. The first addictive effects of the substance include pleasure, boosted energy, and confidence. Ongoing use, however, leads to tolerance, and higher dosages are needed to achieve the same results, which raises the risk of addiction and health problems.
The long-term effects of cocaine addiction are severe, complex, and, many times, irreversible. The first addictive effects of the substance include pleasure, boosted energy, and confidence. Ongoing use, however, leads to tolerance, and higher dosages are needed to achieve the same results, which raises the risk of addiction and health problems.
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a chronic, relapsing disorder that includes an early, middle, and end stage. It’s a major health issue worldwide. As the World Health Organization (WHO) statistics show, almost 3 million deaths occur annually as a direct result of alcohol use, and it is the fourth-leading cause of preventable death in the US.
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a chronic, relapsing disorder that includes an early, middle, and end stage. It’s a major health issue worldwide. As the World Health Organization (WHO) statistics show, almost 3 million deaths occur annually as a direct result of alcohol use, and it is the fourth-leading cause of preventable death in the US.
The abuse of alcohol and drugs occurs more often in an individual with a co-occurring mental disorder. Based on the findings of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2014, as many as 20.2 million people had an addiction, and out of these, just fewer than 8 million also had another co-occurring mental disorder.
The abuse of alcohol and drugs occurs more often in an individual with a co-occurring mental disorder. Based on the findings of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2014, as many as 20.2 million people had an addiction, and out of these, just fewer than 8 million also had another co-occurring mental disorder.
Have you ever considered the possibility that you may be struggling with alcoholism even when you don't want to? If you have answered yes, or even if you have ever made that question to yourself and it has caused discomfort, perhaps it could be a hint you should not ignore.
Have you ever considered the possibility that you may be struggling with alcoholism even when you don't want to? If you have answered yes, or even if you have ever made that question to yourself and it has caused discomfort, perhaps it could be a hint you should not ignore.
Have you ever wondered if there is a link between alcohol consumption and the development of cancer? Well, let me tell you that there actually is. Getting straight to the point, you should realize that there has been a great deal of research on cancer and alcohol consumption that has uncovered the complex and intricate association between the two.
Have you ever wondered if there is a link between alcohol consumption and the development of cancer? Well, let me tell you that there actually is. Getting straight to the point, you should realize that there has been a great deal of research on cancer and alcohol consumption that has uncovered the complex and intricate association between the two.
Regular marijuana and alcohol use has serious health concerns that you should consider. Each substance has different health implications that might put your life at risk. Nowadays, many states allow marijuana for both medical and recreational use.
Regular marijuana and alcohol use has serious health concerns that you should consider. Each substance has different health implications that might put your life at risk. Nowadays, many states allow marijuana for both medical and recreational use.
Dual diagnosis treatment aims to create a treatment approach that incorporates the latest in addiction care together with proven methods to manage and treat the other mental disorder. Co-occurring mental disorders affects around 7.
Dual diagnosis treatment aims to create a treatment approach that incorporates the latest in addiction care together with proven methods to manage and treat the other mental disorder. Co-occurring mental disorders affects around 7.
The influence of alcohol cravings on individuals who are struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD), as well as those who are in recovery, can be severe and may represent a considerable barrier to maintaining sobriety.
The influence of alcohol cravings on individuals who are struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD), as well as those who are in recovery, can be severe and may represent a considerable barrier to maintaining sobriety.
The CAGE alcohol assessment is a brief but effective tool frequently used by healthcare providers to screen patients for alcoholism or alcohol dependence. This tool serves as an orientation for alcohol screening and does not provide a diagnosis; however, in plain words, it easily provides a simplified way to identify those individuals who might be facing problems with their drinking habits.
The CAGE alcohol assessment is a brief but effective tool frequently used by healthcare providers to screen patients for alcoholism or alcohol dependence. This tool serves as an orientation for alcohol screening and does not provide a diagnosis; however, in plain words, it easily provides a simplified way to identify those individuals who might be facing problems with their drinking habits.
Sometimes, alcohol consumption can cause frequent but overlooked adverse effects; one of these adverse effects is brain fog. This is caused because alcohol enters the bloodstream and swiftly crosses the blood-brain barrier; it affects several neurotransmitters and brain locations involved in cognitive function.
Sometimes, alcohol consumption can cause frequent but overlooked adverse effects; one of these adverse effects is brain fog. This is caused because alcohol enters the bloodstream and swiftly crosses the blood-brain barrier; it affects several neurotransmitters and brain locations involved in cognitive function.
Your body has inner wisdom and knows what can cause harm; in that sense, we should talk about the body's response to drinking. Drinking often leads to the release and retention of gas and the awful feeling of bloating.
Your body has inner wisdom and knows what can cause harm; in that sense, we should talk about the body's response to drinking. Drinking often leads to the release and retention of gas and the awful feeling of bloating.
Many people wonder what causes an addiction, and what makes an addiction a disease? According to the government’s drug abuse site, “Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her.
Many people wonder what causes an addiction, and what makes an addiction a disease? According to the government’s drug abuse site, “Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her.
The rehab process encompasses several steps, but most of the time, it starts with an assessment that is usually followed by a detoxification, which could be required to help ease the withdrawal that comes as a result of this process.
The rehab process encompasses several steps, but most of the time, it starts with an assessment that is usually followed by a detoxification, which could be required to help ease the withdrawal that comes as a result of this process.
Nowadays, alcohol is everywhere you look! You have seen it in movies, heard about it in songs, and encountered it while scrolling through social media. Over the decades, popular culture has played a key role in glorifying the way our society perceives alcohol.
Nowadays, alcohol is everywhere you look! You have seen it in movies, heard about it in songs, and encountered it while scrolling through social media. Over the decades, popular culture has played a key role in glorifying the way our society perceives alcohol.
I bet you didn´t know that the six drinks you had at your cousin's wedding could be considered binge drinking. Unfortunately, nowadays, binge drinking has been so normalized by our society that it has become the most common and costly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States of America.
I bet you didn´t know that the six drinks you had at your cousin's wedding could be considered binge drinking. Unfortunately, nowadays, binge drinking has been so normalized by our society that it has become the most common and costly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States of America.
