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The Risks of Alcohol for Your Health

WEBDayna Smith-Slade. Dayna Smith-Slade is the President and CEO of Substance Abuse Solutions, L.L.C., a unique and innovative substance abuse consulting firm based in Springfield, Virginia.Her Small, Women, and Minority owned (SWaM) firm is committed to increasing drug and alcohol awareness in the community and decreasing …

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Using Insurance To Pay For Alcohol Addiction Treatment

WEBHealth Insurance For Recovery. Deciding to get treatment for an alcohol addiction can be challenging, especially when considering the financial responsibility. Luckily, under the Affordable Care Act (colloquially referred to as Obamacare), insurance companies are required to cover a certain level of rehabilitation and recovery care.

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Treatment for Alcohol Abuse and Addiction

WEBTreatment For Alcoholism. Alcohol addiction takes so much away from you, and many people who suffer from alcohol addiction feel that they will never recover. Alcoholism weighs a person down with cravings, withdrawal, and a sense of despair.Over time, alcoholism can seem like a normal part of life or a burden that will never end. …

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Alcohol And Mental Illness

WEBAlcohol is a mind-altering drug. As such, alcohol changes the chemistry of your brain and impacts your mental health. When you drink alcohol, the drug sedates your central nervous system by altering the levels of the neurotransmitters GABA and glutamate in your brain. In moderation, this effect will cause you to feel relaxed and disinhibited.

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Ark Behavioral Health

WEBAbout Ark Behavioral Health Ark Behavioral Health is Massachusetts’ leading behavioral health provider with locations from Cape Cod to secluded woodland or metropolitan Boston. Each of our world-class facilities in Canton, Quincy, Falmouth, and Ashby offers a comfortable setting with individualized treatment plans to ensure every …

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The Benefits Of Inpatient Rehab

WEBOne of the benefits of inpatient rehab is that they provide a safe place to detox where medical professionals can monitor vitals and ease some of the unpleasant symptoms. Depending on the substance and severity of the addiction, withdrawal symptoms usually start a few hours after the last dose of the drug.

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Teenage Alcohol Abuse: Symptoms and Effects

WEBTeen Alcohol Abuse Statistics. Teenage alcohol abuse continues to be a major concern. In fact, alcohol is the most commonly abused substance among American teenagers. Like adults, teenagers might drink alcohol in an attempt to cope with stress, depression or trauma, to enhance other substances, in response to peer pressure, or …

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The Effects Of Alcohol Abuse

WEBA blood alcohol content level of 0.30 to 0.40 is generally indicative of extreme intoxication, and often has extreme effects, such as: Coma. Poor reflexes or no reflexes. Blacking out. Poor breathing and circulation. Increased vulnerability to assault, loss of control, and other damage.

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Medical Professionals And Alcohol Abuse

WEBIn a 2021 report by Medscape, roughly 42% of doctors reported experiencing symptoms of burnout, and more than a quarter of respondents said they drank alcohol to cope with these symptoms. Besides burnout, many nurses and doctors reported feelings of stress, anxiety, frustration, and depression, influencing some to self-medicate with alcohol.

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Suicide And Alcohol Abuse

WEBFirearms were the cause of 50.39% of deaths by suicide in 2019, with roughly 50% of suicides involving mental health challenges such as depression; 31% overwhelmed by an upcoming crisis; 27% of suicides were in relation to intimate partner violence (domestic abuse); 18% involved alcohol abuse, and 17% involved another …

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Senior Citizen Alcoholism

WEBThe senior citizen population is rising. They account for almost 20% of the United States. By 2050 over 22% of Americans are expected to be 65 years old or over. To compare, in 1950 only 8% of people were older than 65. Much like the population, alcohol use among elders is also growing.

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An Overview of Alcoholism

WEBDayna Smith-Slade. Dayna Smith-Slade is the President and CEO of Substance Abuse Solutions, L.L.C., a unique and innovative substance abuse consulting firm based in Springfield, Virginia.Her Small, Women, and Minority owned (SWaM) firm is committed to increasing drug and alcohol awareness in the community and decreasing …

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Abstinence Or Moderation: Is There A Correct Choice

WEBModeration or abstinence can be a viable tool for adapting ones’ relationship with alcohol when safely achieved. However, for heavy drinkers and those with an addiction, reducing the number of drinks they consume without supervised help can lead to unintentional alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms of withdrawal can include anxiety, …

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Alcohol Addiction and the LGBTQ Community

WEBA challenge of alcohol use in the gay male community is the impact alcoholism has on judgement and the vulnerability to HIV infection. Alcohol use can encourage risky sexual encounters, and when combined with drugs like Heroin, put individuals at risk of sharing dirty needles. Since gay and bisexual men are more likely to …

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Alcohol And Methamphetamine

WEBSome believe alcohol can bring the energy level of Meth’s stimulating properties down, but they do not realize the body cannot process alcohol and Meth at once. Some commonly experienced side effects of combining alcohol and Meth use include: · An increase in cardiovascular-related activity. · Fewer sleep disruptions than Meth.

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How Do I Convince My Loved One To Get Help

WEBChoose The Time And Place. It is extremely important to choose an appropriate time to have a serious conversation with your loved one about getting help. Consider having a discussion shortly after an alcohol-related incident, but make sure to choose a time when you are both in a calm state of mind. It is best to speak privately in …

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