What is the Life Expectancy of an Alcoholic?
Alcoholism and Your Health When you consume large amounts of alcohol, it causes disruptions in the brain specifically with the communication pathways, often resulting in changes in mood and behaviors. If you drink enough alcohol, it could affect your coordination and ability to think clearly. “No level of alcohol consumption can be considered safe for […]
What is a Dry Drunk?
Overview of a Dry Drunk The phrase “dry drunk syndrome” refers to if you or a loved one has gone through withdrawal and detox from alcohol, but the problems around the addiction have not been addressed. Although you are now sober, you have not received any professional counseling or addiction therapy to address the underlying […]
Does Benzo Withdrawal Ever End?
Benzodiazepines and Their Effects Benzodiazepines are a group of man-made drugs that are used to treat medical conditions such as anxiety, panic disorders, or seizures. They work by causing depression of the nerves in the brain which results in drowsiness or sedation. “These drugs may work by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in […]
Why is Benzo Withdrawal so Bad?
Benzos are typically prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, and work by enhancing neurotransmitters in the brain.