Alcohol Abuse

However, this medication in particular isn’t used by itself; it’s taken in conjunction with other medication. This is because newer medications do a much better job at treating it. When first prescribing antidepressants, doctors may try several different prescriptions before landing on one that can consistently produce positive results for their patients. This process can […]

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Most people with alcohol problems do not decide to make a big change out of the blue or transform their drinking habits overnight. In the early stages of change, denial is a huge obstacle. Even after admitting you have a drinking problem, you may make excuses and drag your feet. It’s important to acknowledge your […]

This week, we at Psychiatric Times want to highlight how best to support patients, friends, family, and anyone who might be having suicidal thoughts. We sat down with Manish Mishra, MBBS, the Chief Medical Officer of the Texas Healthcare and Diagnostic Center, to discuss. People with problematic alcohol use are also a vulnerable population and […]

In an alcohol detox center, buprenorphine (Suboxone®) isn’t typically used to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) or withdrawals from alcohol. Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) has been tested on AUD in the past, but it wasn’t as effective as other medications. If you’re living with AUD and you’re wondering what medications are typically prescribed, buprenorphine (Suboxone®) doesn’t make […]

Another study published in 2021 showed that nearly 70% of people did not even know that alcohol was a cancer risk factor. Another enzyme, called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), metabolizes toxic acetaldehyde to nontoxic substances. Some people, particularly those of East Asian descent, carry a variant of the gene for ALDH2 that encodes a defective […]

Harwell issued a statement saying he needed to work on longstanding physical and mental health issues. His manager, Hayes, said Harwell lived a “100% full-throttle life.” Former Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell died Monday at age 56 from acute liver failure. The artist, whose band is best known for the 1999 hit “All Star,” […]

Popular alcoholic beverage whiskey is created from fermented grain mash. Due to its propensity for producing hallucinatory effects, absinthe, a potent and contentious alcoholic beverage, has been outlawed in various nations. Referred to as the most alcoholic single malt whisky in the world, Bruichladdich’s X4 quadrupled Whisky stands tall at 92% (184 proof). From the same […]

An intervention from loved ones can help some people recognize and accept that they need professional help. If you’re concerned about someone who drinks too much, ask a professional experienced in alcohol treatment for advice on how to approach that person. Denial is one of the main reasons why millions of people do not receive […]

There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. These effects typically begin within 20 to 60 minutes after ingestion and can last for several hours. The compound is converted into psilocin once ingested (the active form). He didn’t have cravings after […]