They also drink them for social events like International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day, where people come together to make beer. In the Quechua and Aymara cultures of the South American Andes, it is common to pour a small amount of one’s beverage on the ground before drinking as an offering to the Pachamama, or Mother […]
For example, drugs that suppress the respiratory system, such as benzodiazepines, will increase the effects of methadone. Methadone withdrawal symptoms will also develop when taking drugs that affect metabolism. Here is a list of the most critical interactions to be aware of, ranging from alcohol to nevirapine — a drug used to treat HIV. Some individuals find […]
But drinking to cope with boredom is never a good plan, and this habit can spiral into a destructive cycle, bringing more harm than good. It’s normal to experience a variety of withdrawal symptoms, even if you weren’t an “alcoholic” and didn’t drink every day. This means that over time, activities that were once fun […]
Monitoring levels of gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) is sometimes used to assess continued alcohol intake. Various biological markers are used to assess chronic or recent use of alcohol, one common test being that of blood alcohol content (BAC). The Paddington Alcohol Test (PAT) was designed to screen for alcohol-related problems amongst those attending Accident and Emergency […]
Understanding how these two conditions interact is the first step toward protecting your mental health and building lasting stability. Bipolar depression is tough, and self-medicating with alcohol is common. Alcohol has frightening effects on bipolar depression and bipolar depression medication. It takes more intense treatment to make depression manageable. This helps explain why drinking alcohol […]
By understanding the complexities of AUD and the support systems available, individuals can make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Dr. Lindeman was graduated from Yale College with a BA in molecular biophysics and biochemistry and received his MD and PhD from Columbia University and edits medical material on topics such as addiction and […]
The paper, which will be used to inform the new 2025 Dietary Guidelines, found that moderate drinkers have a lower risk of premature death from heart attack and stroke than people who don’t drink at all. Still, the studies are comprehensive, significant, and have informed many of the physicians who say alcohol is a serious […]