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What to Do After a Relapse
In reference to addiction, relapse is defined as the worsening or deterioration after a period of improvement and success. When a patient relapses, they tend to engage in old drug or alcohol …
Zoloft and Alcohol: Are they Safe to Mix?
Zoloft, also known as sertraline, falls under a category of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In most cases, it is understood that SSRIs assist the body by …
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Living With an Alcoholic: How to Cope with an Alcoholic Spouse
When assessing if a person who drinks alcohol excessively should be diagnosed with alcohol use disorder doctors take into account the impact that their heavy drinking has on their family …
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Is Alcohol a Depressant?
Whilst scientists are still undecided on the cause of addictions, most agree that addiction has the ability to affect anyone. Psychological factors, as well as genetics, could play a role …
The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol & Melatonin
Experiencing consistently high levels of stress and anxiety can cause people to have trouble sleeping, and this has become only too clear over the last few years since the coronavirus …
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Mixing Alcohol and Keflex
Most people who drink alcohol will be prescribed medication at some point in their life. Whilst on medication, people tend to continue to drink alcohol, despite the effects and symptoms …
Pancreatitis And Alcohol: Alcohol’s Effect On The Pancreas
Research has established for several decades that excessive alcohol consumption will negatively impact several organs in the body such as the heart, respiratory system, liver and the brain. (1,2) However, …
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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
Individuals coming out of substance use and detox will often experience what is called post-acute withdrawal syndrome, or ‘PAWS’. This is characterised by intense and significant cravings for drugs and …
UK State-Funded Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centres NHS
Residents of England are entitled to public health care once they are registered with the NHS. The National Health Service (NHS) is primarily funded through general taxation, supplemented by NICs …
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Pros and Cons of Tapering Down Alcohol Intake
Realising that you might need to stop drinking or cut down is the first step in the right direction. If you start to feel that you ‘have’ to drink, or …
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