Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol is also a central nervous system depressant, and when taken together, these effects are amplified and can be dangerous. Slowing down the brain and body can lead to issues with concentration and coordination, which can lead to accidents and injuries. Oversedation from drinking and taking Zoloft can lead to vulnerable situations, such as being […]

The Päihdelinkki online service maintained by the A-Clinic Foundation contains information on intoxicant abuse and addictions. Some of the AddictionLink services are also available in Swedish, English and Russian. If you or a loved one is struggling with Xanax or alcohol addiction, call Footprints to Recovery today for a free, confidential consultation. We will answer […]

Women in many different cultures enjoy drinking alcohol for a variety of reasons—to celebrate a special occasion, help them feel more sociable, or simply to unwind with family and friends. While many are able to drink responsibly, alcohol use does pose unique risks to all women. While men are more likely to drink alcohol than […]

It’s just as addictive as drug substances, and its use causes various physical, psychological, social, and financial problems. By working together effectively, the negative health and social consequences of alcohol can be reduced. Using alcohol during adolescence (from preteens to mid-20s) may affect brain development, making it more likely that they will be diagnosed with […]

But often people notice as they get older in their thirties, forties, fifties, sixties, that they may not be able to do some things like they once did. But let’s start with not being able to handle alcohol as well as you once did. Now there’s a few quick things that come to mind when […]

Since the 1970s the lead singer would wear small shoes and his energetic stage performances caused him to suffer foot pain in the past. Tyler had posted pictures from his vacation in Hawaii with his family, displaying his deformed and swollen toes. According to Tyler, doctors stated the pain in his feet can be corrected […]

Both can also leave you feeling a bit worse for wear the next day, though this is more likely to happen with alcohol. Getting drunk or high can feel similar to some people, while others describe the sensations as very different. Of course, the way you feel when you’re intoxicated also depends on how much […]

Marijuana smokers tend to smoke much less than cigarette smokers, as some may smoke one joint a few times a week. This may seem like a petty academic squabble, but it’s quite important as researchers and lawmakers try to advance more scientific approaches to drug policy. Finding the best method to evaluate the risks of […]

Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who covers mental health, personal growth, wellness, family, food and personal finance, and dabbles in just about any other topic that grabs her attention. When she’s not writing, look for her out walking her dog or riding her bike in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. “When I was a kid we didn’t […]

Personal stigma can lead people to make unfair and incorrect assumptions, like assuming that someone with a mental health condition isn’t able to do certain types of tasks at work. This can unfairly affect decisions about what type of work to assign, whether to promote this person, or even whether to hire them in the […]