February 4, 2008, I made a call to a drug dealer; I was hopeless and wanted to die. I bought a large quantity of drugs and the plan was to kill myself. versatile tips for your new beginning Mistakes, messes, and setbacks don’t mean the end of a painting, and they won’t stop you from […]

Navigating substance abuse, often stemming from traumatic childhood experiences, can be daunting. Recognizing these challenges is crucial for individuals and their loved ones. This has to be the most challenging letter I’ve ever written. It’s as if I’m breaking up with a long term partner. You were with me through thick and thin, the good […]

She has tried different types of alcohol — vodka, whiskey or tequila — but she breaks out in hives and a fever. After just a few “tiny sips,” thinking she will be fine, Brown said she ends up “going down the same dreadful path Jack Daniels led me down.” Symptoms may occur within seconds or […]

Contents How does alcohol harm the kidneys? How to Keep Your Body’s Defenses Strong After Age 65 Which alcohol is good for liver and kidney? Is wine good for kidney patients? During this filtering process, substances are reabsorbed or secreted to varying degrees as the filtrate passes through the distinct segments of the nephron tubule. […]

So many things.” Cooper’s statements attest to the fact that alcohol affects more than just yourself — it also affects those around you. “I was drinking a lot, way too much,” he told The Hollywood Reporter about a year after his stint at rehab. “It’s never one specific thing. I mean, you’re in your 20s, […]

People with AUD may have self-awareness of their condition and a desire to change. However, some with NPD may not be aware of how their behavior affects others. They will often be convinced that they’re entitled to do whatever they want and that their drinking isn’t a problem but a social benefit. What’s The Relationship […]

Without insulin, most cells cannot get energy from the glucose that is in the blood. Cells still need energy to survive, so they switch to a back-up mechanism to obtain energy. Fat cells begin breaking down, producing compounds called ketones. Ketones provide some energy to cells but also make the blood too acidic (ketoacidosis). History […]

If you’re experiencing a blackout or brownout, you’re at higher risk for falling, injury and unwanted or unsafe sexual experiences. A person who is blacked out may also throw up while sleeping, which could lead to an increased risk of choking or suffocating. Excessive alcohol use isn’t the only thing that can cause blackouts or […]

If continued opioid treatment services are required following discharge, the ADATCs will coordinate with the referral source or LME/MCO to ensure a community provider is established for required maintenance dosing. Located in Boston, Brook Recovery Centers provides addiction treatment programs for men and women. The programs include day treatment that runs for at least 25 […]

Content Possible risk factors What to expect in early sobriety See if you or a loved one needs substance use or mental health support Patient Support Examples of alcohol treatment programs For some people, alcohol has been or continues to be a problem in their lives, and they have chosen to avoid it. For others, […]