These books on addiction and recovery provide valuable resources for individuals seeking insight, support, and inspiration throughout their journey. By exploring the experiences and perspectives shared within these pages, readers can find solace, guidance, and motivation to embark on their own path to recovery. «The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober» explores the impact of alcohol…
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The risks increase largely in a dose-dependent manner with the volume of alcohol consumed and with frequency of drinking, and exponentially with the amount consumed on a single occasion. Surrogate and illegally produced alcohols can bring an extra health risk from toxic contaminants. Potential confounders (e.g., age, ethnicity, area deprivation level, food security status, having…
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Between 2022 and 2026, the no-alcohol category is expected to increase in volume by 25%, while the low-alcohol category will increase by 6%. Hudson Lindenberger has been covering the world’s best beers, wines, cocktails and dining for Forbes since 2020. He has reported on many topics, ranging from trend-setting craft brewers to Napa Valley institutions, while…
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Taking an anti-inflammatory may also help calm down your body’s immune system. After drinking too much, research shows that the body responds by releasing cytokines, which are a protein meant to help you “recover” from the toxin (i.e. alcohol). However, by trying to “help,” the released cytokines (which are part of a ramped up how…
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For example, having a family member with an alcohol use disorder is a risk factor for both depression and alcohol use disorder. Emerging research has found that there is a genetic link between AUD and depression. Substance-induced depression is different from major depressive disorder and, by definition, should improve once a person stops consuming substances…
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You also can talk with your doctor or pharmacist about taking your medication. If you still feel drowsy the next day after taking Ambien CR, talk to your doctor about reducing the dosage or alternative sleep medications. Do not attempt to do anything that requires alertness if you are not fully awake after taking Ambien…
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The number of people with substance use disorders in Arizona has remained relatively constant over the past few years. Contingent rewards (rewards that are given based on behaviors like attending appointments or refraining from substance use) can be beneficial for people recovering from addiction. Throughout this year have been to Copper Springs twice Quail Run…
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Even though it’s generally OK to have a few drinks if you have COPD, there’s still a chance that drinking alcohol can cause COPD symptoms to flare up. The likelihood that you’ll have a flare-up is worse if you drink and smoke cigarettes. In about 1% of people with COPD, the condition results from a…
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Despite the challenges we have faced, I believe that there is a positive future of healing ahead for both of us. I am writing this letter to you with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes. Your addiction to alcohol has caused me a great deal of hurt and pain, and I can no…
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The original research cited in this review was supported by Merit Review grants BX and BX from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research and Development (Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development); BX004853, Research Career Scientist Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes…
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