Did you know that heavy drinking can affect your thyroid? Alcohol abuse is strongly linked to hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid. If you abuse alcohol and have noticed symptoms of hypothyroidism such as increased fatigue, depression, weight gain, and memory problems, talk to your doctor about getting your thyroid function tested for thyroid disease. What Is…
Opiates are substances that come from the opium poppy plant. Some of these drugs include morphine, heroin, and codeine. Opiates can produce effects like: A decreased sense of pain Euphoria and sedation (feeling sleepy) These effects make opiate use highly addictive. When someone stops taking opiates, they can experience withdrawal symptoms. Opiate detoxification is the…
How do I get over a hangover? This is the burning question in everyone’s mind. No matter how much money you have or how high-class your lifestyle may be, some questions cannot be avoided. If you’ve ever had a night out drinking with friends or family, then this might happen to you at some point.…
You may be concerned that your beloved has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia type if they are having cognitive and behavioral difficulties, such as memory loss, confusion, poor judgment, impulsiveness or inappropriate behavior, and difficulty in planning and other daily activities. What is Dementia? Dementia is a term used for memory loss, confusion, and other…
Alcohol is a harmful drug and one that may be fatal. In fact, alcohol contributes to about 2.6% of deaths in the United States each year. Alcohol acts on the brain in two ways: by altering its structure and function, and by producing effects that are comparable to those produced by other central nervous system…
People often joke about there “being a pill for that.”. These days, it seems as if everything can be cured with a pill, tablet, tab, or sometimes nowadays, even a gummy. Addiction can be traced back to a chemical change in the brain that can lead to a repetition of behavior or activity. And since…
By now, many of us are probably familiar with the opioid crisis. Some of us may even have the unfortunate distinction of even knowing a friend or family member who has dealt with it, or you might even know firsthand the amount of trouble it can cause. Don’t Let It Start When dealing with our…
When it comes to drug addiction, there are many different things that fall into this category. Sometimes, people pass it off as not that big a deal, or have no problem telling you about “how they can stop anytime they want” and “aren’t addicted”. The truth is, there are tons of different types of drugs…
Most people over the age of 21 enjoy the occasional alcoholic beverage. While some do so more frequently than others, it can be tough to tell the difference between occasionally overdoing it, and outright alcohol abuse. Here is a breakdown of what alcohol abuse is. Not Physically Dependent Unlike addiction, simply abusing alcohol does not…
Any drug addiction requires a detox period before treatment can begin. Detoxing is the process of removing drugs and toxins from your body so that you can begin to recover from addiction. When you detox from either alcohol or drugs, your body will go through intense withdrawal symptoms that are both psychological and physical. As…