The way you feel changes depending on how much alcohol you’ve consumed, how fast you drank it, and your body’s individual reactions. While some find it fun to get a buzz from drinking alcohol from time to time, consuming too much of it can be...
Part of challenging addictive thinking is to encourage clients to see that they cannot be good to others if they are first not good to themselves. Despite its importance, self-care is one of the most overlooked aspects of recovery. Without it, individuals can go...
Many research studies have suggested that meditation can help reduce withdrawal symptoms in recovering addicts. Below are samples of e-health tools developed with NIAAA funding. Each of these fee-based tools has a research base that shows its potential to help people cut down or quit...
Herbal benefits can vary greatly between individuals, but they can be highly beneficial and a great natural remedy for helping to stop alcohol cravings. Along with helping to fight cravings, herbs can also help repair the body and restore the organs. There are some foods...
When we ignore our feelings of guilt and continue to do what we believe is wrong, we feel shame. Shame is when we internalize guilt and begin to believe we are a bad person because we did something wrong and ignored our feelings of guilt. The purpose of...
Because these drugs are both CNS depressants, consuming them together can result in slowed breathing and heart rate. When a person experiences slowed breathing, he or she is likely not getting enough oxygen to the brain and body. Decreased oxygen can result in stopped breathing...
But first, if you think you may be dependent on alcohol, you should consult your doctor or another medical professional. It should be seen as part of a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular physical exercise. In people with liver inflammation or mild...
The Sleep Dysfunction as a Core Feature of Opioid Use Disorder and Recovery program supports research using genomic, molecular, pharmacological, and clinical approaches to better understand sleep and circadian factors relevant to addiction and how these factors influence one another. This research could open new...
Hypertensive people taking anticoagulants should actively avoid alcohol as it may cause bleeding in the brain due to its effect on clotting and blood pressure. Moderation in the consumption of alcohol is key to a healthy heart. Drinking contributes to blood-thinning; however, the type of...
A shot of distilled spirits like vodka is 1.5 ounces and equally 40% alcohol. One 12-ounce can of beer contains about 5% alcohol, and a standard glass of sherry is 3 to 4 ounces and contains about 17% alcohol, according to the NIAAA. If...