Author: Charles Frank

Unfortunately, magnesium deficiency is common in those who struggle with alcohol. For this reason, people who drink heavily may benefit from magnesium supplements. In addition, magnesium may help treat depression, fatigue and stomach upset, which are common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. A good first step is to speak with a primary care physician who can provide treatment referrals and […]

The ones who can make it to the other side of addiction gain an enriched, rare perspective on life that they never could’ve had otherwise. Excessive drinking has numerous impacts on your body and mind, ranging from mild to severe. Learn which signs to look out for, and how to care for your well-being. SELF […]

Separate analyses were performed to measure the association via odds ratio (OR) between exposures of opioids, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, double-threat, and triple-threat using a reference group of nonusers of these medications with the outcome of hospitalization. To evaluate the relationship within the same year of exposure and outcome, we completed an analysis of 2013 exposure […]

They contain types of synthetic cathinones, which are banned in the U.S. The people who manufacture bath salts intentionally mislabel them in an attempt to avoid legal restrictions. Treatment for bath salt addiction while still under research, typically involves medication and therapy. Are Bath Salts Addictive? Sudden Weight Loss-Bath salts can reduce an individual’s appetite […]

Girls and women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have childbearing potential should not use valproate. Lithium and carbamazepine also need to be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding whenever possible. Another place to look are organizations that specialize in bipolar disorder, such as International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF), Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), and International Bipolar […]

Before you know it, you’re drinking to avoid the fact that you have a drinking problem. Many of these problems enter our lives because of our drinking. It is natural to think that by quitting drinking, these problems will finally go away. So let’s talk about when sobriety gets easier and what you can do […]

This can mean beefing up the non-alcoholic drink selection and offering more food options or other treats. Others in recovery, have more time or experience in dealing comfortably with such events, and may feel confident in their recovery while being around others who drink. After recovering from alcoholism and becoming sober, the goal shifts to […]

You get defensive or belligerent with loved ones or colleagues who want to know what’s going on; they notice peculiarities about your behavior or appearance that you are not likely to recognize. You maintain a belief that you can stop any time you want—despite evidence to the contrary. While the best-known signs of addiction may […]

A widespread parenting technique based on extinction is the time-out, in which a child is separated from the group when he or she misbehaves. This is a form of negative punishment, as the removal of something positive serves to decrease the likelihood of the undesired behavior occurring again. This can reduce the individual’s motivation to […]

BetterHelp can connect you to an addiction and mental health counselor. Beta-blockers are primarily used to prevent heart attacks, angina, and migraines. They’re also used off-label for drug and alcohol rehab, including in cases of co-occurring disorders. Anticonvulsants include topiramate and gabapentin, which have shown promising results in treating alcohol use disorder. A multidimensional approach […]