At around 0.15% BAC, most people begin vomiting due to excess alcohol in the blood and the body’s inability to metabolize the alcohol fast enough. Once a BAC reaches about 0.35%, most individuals become unconscious. However, if alcohol is consumed very rapidly, as might occur in binge drinking, lethal blood…
Sober living
As you spend more time building an amazing life for yourself and less time in bars, the better you get at saying no to a drink. Understanding the relationship between your old drinking environment and your own behavior is essential. I didn’t think I was interesting or cool enough for…
As you spend more time building an amazing life for yourself and less time in bars, the better you get at saying no to a drink. Understanding the relationship between your old drinking environment and your own behavior is essential. I didn’t think I was interesting or cool enough for…
Irregular heart rate and blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, cerebral hemorrhages, seizures, comas, damages to other vital organs, and death. Dehydration, vitamin and nutritional deficiencies, insomnia, and sleep disturbances are common. Cocaine speeds up brain activity and stimulates the central nervous system (CNS) increasing energy, restlessness, anxiety,…
People who drink diet soft drinks regularly and often are more likely to develop certain metabolic conditions (such as diabetes and heart disease) than those who don’t drink diet soft drinks. However, people taking part in competitive team sports or other exercises of varying intensity can have EAC as well.…
While celebrating one year of sobriety is a significant accomplishment, it’s important to acknowledge that the journey to recovery is not without its challenges. As individuals navigate life after one year of sobriety, they may encounter triggers and temptations that can test their commitment to staying sober. Additionally, setbacks and…
Addiction treatment can last for various lengths depending on the person and the type of program. However, even a mild AUD can escalate and lead to severe problems, so early treatment is essential. Awake Therapy, a telehealth company that provides video and telephone psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to individuals in over…
Addiction can negatively impact quality of life, physical health, mental well-being, and relationships. If you think you may have a ketamine addiction, reaching out for help is not a weakness. Getting support from friends, family, and professional facilities can assist you in overcoming your addiction and living your life free…
NIAAA has some interactive resources to help you examine your drinking patterns further and, if needed, recognize and search for quality care. This is kind of hypothesis-generating, but we found that there are higher rates of depression and anxiety among transgender individuals with cirrhosis (about two-thirds of people) than cisgender…
You may feel a ‘heavy’ feeling in the chest, an unsettled feeling in the stomach, a dull headache. Psychological stress may also improve as the stressor is avoided. For example, if you have job burnout, changing the work conditions or finding a new job may help you recover quicker from…