Seek 24-7 medical supervision during alcohol withdrawal for diagnosis and treatment of possible severe conditions. Treat ...
How is alcohol abused?
Alcohol abuse = excessive drinking. More than one drink per day for women; more than two drinks daily for men. More here ...
How can alcohol kill you?
Alcohol can kill you directly or indirectly. Accidents including traffic fatalities, fire, overdose, or injuries are att ...
Alcohol detox treatment
Detox from alcohol includes assessment for dependence, use of medications (when necessary) and medical supervision to ad ...
Alcoholism and blaming others
Each person is responsible for their own actions, including drinking problems: the person who is actually doing the drin ...
Alcohol withdrawal signs
Signs of alcohol withdrawal can include sweating, agitation, or irregular heartbeat. But what if alcohol withdrawal beco ...
Tolerance to alcohol
Those who become alcohol-tolerant require more alcohol to manifest the effects of drinking. The development of tolerance ...
Dependence on alcohol
Alcohol dependence manifests when the central nervous system adapts to the presence of alcohol in the body. People who a ...
Quitting Drinking Cold Turkey – Risk of Alcohol Withdrawal
Doctors recommend that anyone detoxing from alcohol get a full medical assessment first. In fact, going cold turkey off ...
Types of A.A. meetings
Descriptions of speaker meetings, Big Book study vs. step studies, and topic/discussion meetings. Plus, a description of ...