Alcohol Consumption Changes the Aging Clock < Yale School of Medicine
And then there are the frequent hangovers from binge drinking. Overall, the less you drink, the more energetic and youthful you will feel. Feeling better inside almost always means looking better on the outside. And although cutting back on alcohol can give your skin a chance to regenerate, some damage cannot be reversed. All in […]
Expert advice on dealing with an alcoholic parent
Then two years ago, around the time of her marriage to Jay, she realised she needed help, both for depression and to enable her to process the trauma she’d experienced growing up. Although her parents’ marriage hadn’t lasted the course and her mum hadn’t completely stopped drinking, by the time Becky was 13, it seemed […]
Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT Help PTSD?
Therefore, restricting the review to studies with clinical samples takes a conservative approach, and, consistent with the aims of the review, provides an indication of whether I‐C/BT is effective for the treatment of clinically significant PTSD symptoms. It is also worth noting that people who have volunteered to be part of a trial may engage […]
New Beginnings: When Moving Forward Means Leaving the Past Behind Promises Behavioral Health
Originating with the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program, H.A.L.T. is one of the AA sayings and is a useful acronym for identifying potential relapse triggers. H.A.L.T. stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired. When things are bad, one of the factors is the root cause of the triggers and cravings you are feeling. You need to […]
Stepping Stones Home Receives Historic Designation Bronxville, NY Patch
A sober home or sober living home is a type of location you can live for a period of time after completing rehab. These locations do not provide specific addiction treatment, so you should continue to see your outpatient counselors for this. The programs within them also differ from one location to the next. Most often, […]
Alcohol withdrawal timeline: Symptoms and more
Here, you can fully focus on long-term recovery from addiction, engaging in therapy, support groups and other forms of treatment to bring about lasting results. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is most accurately diagnosed by a doctor who asks a person about their medical history and symptoms, followed by conducting a physical exam, says Farrell. A doctor […]
Inpatient Alcohol Rehab & Detox Treatment Centers Near Me
Based on clinical experience, many health care providers believe that support from friends and family members is important in overcoming alcohol problems. But friends and family may feel unsure about how best to provide the support needed. The groups for family and friends listed in the “Resources” section may be a good starting point. When […]
Heroin: Effects, Addiction & Treatment Options
Healthline does not endorse the use of any illegal substances, and we recognize abstaining from them is always the safest approach. However, we believe in providing accessible and accurate information to reduce the harm that can occur when using. Here’s a basic rundown of what to know about using heroin, including how long it stays […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: An Overview from the Glia Perspective
If you drink during pregnancy, you place your baby at risk of fetal alcohol syndrome. Exposure of primary astrocyte cultures to alcohol also impairs astrocyte proliferation induced by serum, IGF-1, the cholinergic agonist carbachol, and PDGF (Resnicoff et al., 1994; Guizzetti and Costa, 1996; Kötter and Klein, 1999). Alcohol appears to affect astrocyte proliferation by […]