Psychologists are innovating to tackle substance use by building new alliances in treatment efforts
substance abuse counseling is the treatment and support of people with drug or alcohol addictions. Some counselors have clients who are assigned by a court to get treatment; some counselors may be called on by family or friends to assist in an intervention. Some counselors specialize in a particular demographic, such as Veterans, teens, or […]
Alcohol Intoxication: Acute, Symptoms, Treatments, Signs, and More
That means you run the risk of choking on your vomit and damaging your lungs or even dying. Consuming too much alcohol too quickly can lead to alcohol poisoning, which is marked by symptoms such as poor coordination, hypothermia, irregular heartbeat, slowed breathing, and unconsciousness. More than 2,200 people die from alcohol poisoning each year, […]
11 Best Non-Alcoholic Relaxing Drinks Made With Adaptogens And Nootropics
PAM molecules that enhance GABAAR function are found in the brain (e.g., neurosteroids) and elsewhere in nature, especially in plants and some fungi. Over the past century a range of synthetic compounds have also been developed and subsequently discovered to share this potentiating action. These include the benzodiazepines, e.g., Valium and Z-drugs that are used […]
Delirium Tremens StatPearls NCBI Bookshelf
If left untreated, withdrawal can progress to complicated alcohol withdrawal. On average, an alcoholic who doesn’t stop drinking can expect to decrease his or her life expectancy by at least 15 years. Heavy alcohol use also depletes the body of vital electrolytes and vitamins, such as folate, magnesium, and thiamine. So, treatment may also include […]