Author: Charles Frank

Fatal alcohol-related injuries tend to occur in relatively younger age groups. Alcohol is a psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties that has been widely used in many cultures for centuries. The harmful use of alcohol causes a high burden of disease and has significant social and economic consequences. The information on this site should not be […]

Caffeine is a CNS stimulant that is used with pain relievers to increase their effect. However, caffeine can also cause physical dependence when it is used for a long time. This may lead to withdrawal (rebound) headaches when you stop taking it. Other drugs may interact with acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine, including prescription and over-the-counter […]

Residents must also do service work, learning fulfilling ways to better themselves by helping those around them. Solutions provides a six-month transitional living environment for men and women seeking support in early recovery. The sober living program offers a safe, positive, and healing environment while providing education, support, and accountability through our programming structure. Our […]

This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body. Generic drugs usually cost less than brand-name versions. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. They can also recommend other medications to treat your condition that may be easier to take. It’s not known if […]

Establishing a strong understanding of the roles played by antagonists and protagonists is essential for all writers. This is an interesting question with some conflicting points of view. Villanelle from Killing Eve is the antagonist to Eve (the other protagonist) and slips her grasp constantly. Whichever types of protagonist and antagonists you have in your […]

It’s time to stop making excuses for your drinking and get the help you deserve. Learn about alcoholism support options and find other resources to start on your recovery plan today. The CAGE is a brief questionnaire that you can take to help determine if you have a problem with alcohol. Your treatment setting will depend on […]

Denial is not an uncommon issue in people affected by alcoholism. First, many people feel stigmatized by their condition and fear being labeled as an alcoholic. Others may be truly unaware that they are exhibiting signs of addiction. In addition, some people are suffering from addiction-related brain dysfunction that triggers alcoholism and denial as an […]

Individuals who use substances between the ages of 18 and 24 are more likely to engage in substance misuse and be addicted to substances. At younger ages, substances can influence brain development, increasing the likelihood of becoming addicted to other substances later in life. Due to the complex nature of any substance use disorder, other […]

Benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam and chlordiazepoxide) are the most commonly used drugs for this purpose, and their efficacy is well established (Swift 1997). Benzodiazepines not only reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms but also prevent alcohol withdrawal seizures, which occur in an estimated 1 to 4 percent of withdrawal patients (Schuckit 1995). Some people are apprehensive to quit […]

I was in a bad car accident when I was pregnant with my daughter 17 years ago, and she was okay thankfully. However, after I delivered her, my back was real bad. They put me in for an MRI, and [found that] the fourth, fifth, and sixth vertebra were bulging. It was just really bad, […]