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    The Effects of Mixing Diuretics & Alcohol 

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    Many people use diuretics, also known as "water pills," to treat conditions like high blood pressure, heart failure or edema. Diuretics help the body eliminate [...]

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    Should I Stop Drinking Alcohol Before the Normal Fasting Time for Surgery?

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    Suppose you have ever been to the hospital for a surgical procedure (or any procedure requiring anesthesia). In that case, you know that you must [...]

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    How Dangerous Is Blacking Out From Alcohol?

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    When you consume alcohol, it affects your body and brain in numerous ways, and consuming it in excess can lead to a state known as [...]

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    How Long Does Wine Stay in Your System?

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    Depending on several factors, wine can linger in your system for varying lengths of time. To determine how long this popular beverage stays in your [...]

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    Can Drinking Wine Cause Kidney Stones?

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    Moderate red wine consumption is commonly known for its association with specific health benefits, with possible links to heart health and longevity. However, does drinking [...]

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    Does Alcohol Consumption Cause Faster Signs of Aging?

    888 words|4.4 min read|

    It is well known that alcohol consumption – especially frequent alcohol consumption – significantly impacts your health in negative ways. While most everyone drinks to [...]

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    Understanding Reverse Tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol

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    In substance use and addiction, the phenomenon of reverse tolerance, also known as "drug sensitization," contradicts the more commonly known concept of tolerance, in [...]

  • What Percentage of Alcoholics Relapse?

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    When you’re in recovery for drug or alcohol addiction, it’s normal to be fearful of relapse. A single slip up or a full-fledged return [...]

  • What Is Medical Detox?

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    A dependency on drugs or alcohol can sneak up on you before you know it. Oftentimes, people find themselves in the throes of an addiction [...]

  • Why is Alcohol Addiction so Difficult to Overcome?

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    Some people may claim to be addicted to chocolate, or addicted to shopping. Using the term “addiction” loosely can make it hard to understand whether [...]

  • The Key to De-stressing Without Turning to Alcohol

    866 words|4.3 min read|

    Many people turn to alcohol use as a way to unwind at the end of the day, deal with hardship or to let loose and [...]

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    How to Rewire Your Own Brain and Why It’s Worth It

    836 words|4.2 min read|

    Your brain is a whole lot more complex than you might think. In fact, if you were looking for the part of your body most [...]

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    Why Rehab May Take More than One Try

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    In a perfect world, when you make the decision to seek help for substance addiction, you would enter rehab, learn and make the necessary changes [...]

  • Why Older Adults are At-Risk for Addiction?

    Why Older Adults are At-Risk for Addiction?

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    When people picture what someone struggling with substance addiction looks like, they may picture someone younger, whom they imagine got involved with drugs or alcohol [...]

  • Being a Sober Parent in "Drinking Parent" Culture

    Being a Sober Parent in “Drinking Parent” Culture

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    Whether you’re a first-time mom or a father of three, there’s no denying that parenthood is hard. While parents have often indulged in a glass [...]

  • Identifying a High-Functioning Alcoholic

    Identifying a High-Functioning Alcoholic

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    When adults suffer from substance abuse, over time, they can begin to develop ways to hide their addiction and go about their daily lives as [...]