The Link Between Alcohol and Insomnia Many people see alcohol consumption as a promoter of drowsiness. However, the opposite may be true. The build-up of tolerance and its effect on brain chemistry can disturb sleep patterns within a relatively short time. Regular heavy alcohol use is likely to disrupt sleep patterns seriously. Alcohol is a […]
Dealing with alcoholism isn’t easy for anyone. It can be especially tough when the alcoholic is a loved one, and more so when that loved one is a parent. While growing up isn’t easy for anybody, growing up with an alcoholic parent can take a long-lasting toll on one’s well-being. Decades of studies have shown […]
Can drinking too much cause cancer? Around 1000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed every day in the UK.1 Cancer is a devastating disease, and it’s important we understand what lifestyle choices put us at risk. One of the biggest cancer risk factors that we can change is our alcohol consumption. Did you know that […]
If you are regularly dealing with night sweats, alcohol body odour or bad breath, this is the article for you. Here we’ll take a look at exactly why consuming alcohol causes these issues and why dealing with them regularly could be a sign that you need some support. Alcohol Odour and Alcoholism Wondering how consuming […]
Alcohol poisoning, which is also known as alcohol overdose, is caused by drinking a lot in a short period of time. Your body can only break down around one unit of alcohol an hour so if you drink more than that, your system can quickly become overwhelmed. Anyone can be susceptible to alcohol poisoning – […]
Oxytocin is often called the “love hormone” because it is so important to the body’s systems for dealing with rewards, stress, and getting along with other people. It has been studied a lot in the field of addiction because it might be able to help people with alcohol use disorder. In this article, we’ll talk […]
With advice changing all the time and there being many misconceptions about drinking while breastfeeding, it can be difficult to figure out whether you can breastfeed while drinking alcohol. On this page, we discuss some of the latest NHS guidance and scientific research on the subject. If you are struggling to control your drinking you […]
Excessive alcohol consumption is known to cause damage to both physical and mental well-being, especially if consumed regularly or in large amounts. More so, it can lead to a lowered immune response, particularly when combined with stress. Let us understand in this article how excessive alcohol and viral infections are interlinked. Professor Jonathan Chick, highlights […]
Have you ever had an ache in your chest after a night of heavy drinking, perhaps over the holidays? Or maybe you even felt it a few hours after a binge-drinking session. If this sounds familiar, you may have a serious problem. Although not a defined condition, some doctors have labelled irregular heartbeat, breathlessness, or […]
By Peter J McCann The facility which I am describing is registered with the Local Health Board and has a maximum capacity of 47 beds in the first stage of care, which is detoxification and intensive rehabilitation, and a further 20 beds in the extended card. The first stage of care takes place at Castle […]
One of the biggest barriers to people getting help for alcohol/drug addiction is the stigma associated with the disease. Stigma is a negative attitude imposed by society on people who it judges as not ‘normal’. It is a reaction of fear, ignorance and prejudice. Addiction is a disease of the brain, this is a scientifically […]
Whether you’ve been prescribed Xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety or muscle spasms or taken it recreationally, you may have found that stopping can trigger challenging Xanax withdrawal symptoms. Like other benzodiazepine withdrawal experiences, these effects can be uncomfortable and even dangerous without the right support. If you’re worried about Xanax dependence in yourself or a loved […]
