Dependence vs Addiction: What’s the Difference?
And here, too, among the committee members, the decision to introduce the term “addictive” into the DSM-5 was arrived at through disagreements and non-consensus. It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use of language is employed when describing topics related to ...
Are Blue Eyes and AUD Connected?
People with blue eyes may be more likely to become alcoholics, a new study suggests. The gene responsible for the amount of melanin in the iris of our eyes determines our eye color and is known as the OCA2 gene. The connection between this gene and the ones linked to AUD hasn’t been officially established. ...
Rethinking Dry January: A Mindful Approach
“If you’re doing a happy hour with friends and everybody else is still having alcohol, you can enjoy the same taste without a buzz and, more importantly, without the hangover the next day.” Figure out what alcohol does for you, suggests Dr. Kar, in order to find a suitable alternative. For example, it might calm ...
Alcohol Withdrawal Insomnia: How To Get To Sleep During Detox
By Buddy TBuddy T is a writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Because he is a member of a support group that stresses the importance of anonymity at the public level, he does not use his photograph or his real name on this website. Even ...
Divorce And Addiction: How To Get Help With Your Marriage
That’s why we wrote a new ebook that we are announcing today. It’s about our struggles to survive alcoholism recovery and hold our marriage together. A Spouse’s Guide to Alcoholism Recovery, Sheri and I worked together to write our new ebook from her perspective. It is her story of learning to love me again, and ...
What is Cotton Fever? Symptoms and Treatment
In addition to the symptoms listed earlier, if you experience redness or swelling at the injection site, or if you develop a rash or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately. By supporting individuals in recovery and promoting a supportive environment, we can help reduce the risk of cotton fever and aid in their overall well-being. ...
Alcohol and Dry Eyes: Is There a Connection?
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The Downside of Sobriety: The 6 Things No One Tells You Might Happen If You Quit Drinking
Research from the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrates that people who participate in 12-Step programs tend to have better outcomes than those who don’t. For many, returning to daily life after treatment means returning home to family, which is why family can be the strongest social support system. However, relationships within the family may have ...
What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?
Cutting out alcohol for 30 days can have benefits for those who drink more than the recommended limit of two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. “I would suggest cutting back on several things rather than completely eliminating to avoid feeling deprived, which can lead to rebound eating/drinking and ...
Understanding Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome PAWS and Why it Makes Sobriety Difficult
Most symptoms last for a few days at a time, although this is dependent on the type of alcohol or drug addiction, and the amount and frequency of substance use (every person’s withdrawal pattern is a little different). Typically, the brain recalibration process takes anywhere from six months to two years before the brain once ...
