Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome & Alcohol Abuse Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, also known as wet brain, is a combination of two diseases: Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s psychosis. People develop Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome due to the lack of thiamine, also known as vitamin B1. About one to two percent of people in the U.S. develop this disease, with men […]
What is a High Functioning Alcoholic? You might think people suffering from an alcohol addiction would eventually hit rock bottom. However, this is not true. Many people never hit rock bottom. They hide their addiction and keep it secret. These people believe they can control the amount of alcohol they […]
Benzodiazepines Classification Essential Information About These Widely-Used Anxiety Medications Benzodiazepines are currently some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the mental health field. Four benzodiazepines – Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, and Ativan – are among the top 100 most prescribed medications in the United States. With prescribed use, they are generally considered […]
How Long Does One Beer Stay In Your System? Two of the most commonly asked questions concerning alcohol in the body include “How long does one beer stay in your system?” and “How long does alcohol stay in your blood?”. Some people ask these questions because they are about to […]
Treatments Offered At Alcohol Rehab Centers Near Me People who are struggling with an alcohol addiction often have trouble taking the first step towards recovery. This is understandable since many have personal issues with substance dependence. Even when a person finally comes to terms with an addiction, they find it hard […]
Alcohol Dementia: What Is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? Brain damage can be done with excessive alcohol drinking throughout the years. Mental confusion is common in those that drink alcohol excessively while drinking, but even when they stop drinking, memory may be lost because of the drinking. ARBD or Alcohol Related Brain Damage […]
‘Will I Make it?’ Fears that Drug Addicts Deal with Along the Way Fighting drug addiction is probably one of the hardest battles of one’s life and so it makes all the sense that an addict would doubt their ability to win this battle. Loved ones usually reach out in […]
How Is OxyContin Different From Oxycodone? are becoming epidemics in this nation and it is very alarming. This is something that needs addressed immediately. This nation is experiencing more alcohol and drug addictions than any other time during this country’s history. The CDC or Center for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Scientists Report How Opioid Affects our Brain We are not born with the brain we have now. It grew and adapted to the environment, helping us form habits related to eating and thinking. At worst, it also helped in shaping our drug habits. From our homes to school and work, […]
Can Kratom Get You High? Kratom is one of the newest drugs to appear on the scene in the United States. Discussion amongst lawmakers about the legality of such a substance has begun, but for right now, it is widely legal across the 50 states. What is Kratom? Kratom is […]
