“Why Am I Getting Drunk So Quickly?” Have you ever wondered why you feel tipsy after a couple drinks, while a friend you’re with is acting completely sober after drinking more than you? This actually has to do with a bunch of factors — from your genetics to what you did right before drinking. So whether you regularly get drunk much quicker than everyone else or you’re noticing your tolerance
There are dozens of terms out there that we use to describe ourselves when we’re feeling on a certain level of intoxication from alcohol. You could range from being flushed to plastered, depending on a variety of factors (which we’ll get to later). But one of the most popular terms, which usually falls in the middle and is arguably the closest stage to being fully drunk, is buzzed. What
Addiction, a severe dependence to a substance, currently affects millions of people in the US. People can be addicted to a variety of drugs, from alcohol and nicotine to opioids and downers or stimulants. Casual substance use can quickly transform into an addiction. Addicts are typically unable to stop using, always have cravings for the drug, and may lose control of their behavior and emotions. While many substances could be
Alcohol abuse and dependency impact millions of Americans annually. Alcohol is prone to addiction because of the euphoric effects it causes when you become intoxicated. It can make you physically and psychologically dependent, causing painful and serious withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism increase your risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors, like driving while intoxicated and psychical altercations. Since alcohol reduces anxiety and decreases inhibitions, intoxication
Having a loved one with a gambling addiction can certainly be difficult, especially when you or the individual suffering from compulsive gambling are not aware of the signs, stages, and treatment options. Addictive gambling can not only cause financial and behavioral problems for the individual going through it, but can also affect family members’ emotions and resources. If you believe that a friend or family member may be headed toward
Caffeine is often a daily part of people’s routines. Some joke that their day can’t start without their morning cup of coffee or three. Coffee and caffeine are staples in many office environments, and coffee shops are found on many street corners in America. Is it possible that this thing so many of us rely on could be a drug? Caffeine is Considered a Drug Caffeine is, in fact, a
Oftentimes, people associate alcohol with parties or social settings. This might lead people to assume that alcohol has a positive effect on the brain. However, alcohol is actually a depressant. Alcohol and the Brain Alcohol is classified as a depressant because of the way its chemicals interact with the brain. The way alcohol affects someone depends on how quickly they drink, their blood alcohol content (BAC), and the quantity of
We already know that active addiction is isolating, let alone struggling with addiction in a national emergency on-lock down. If you’re in this type of situation, like most of the country, you might be struggling even more than usual with feelings of depression, anxiety, restlessness, and increased cravings or withdrawal symptoms. If you’re currently experiencing withdrawal from benzodiazepines or worried that you will be experiencing withdrawal symptoms, it’s important that
If you’re planning for life after addiction treatment for yourself or a loved one, there may be many questions going through your mind about what to expect or do. While treatment is a structured, contained environment that provides safety and security, the thought of leaving can often be scary. Since treatment doesn’t last forever, it’s ideal to make some plans ahead of time about what will be in place for
There may have come a time where you were concerned whether it is for yourself, a friend, or a loved one where you question, is that too many drinks? Is it normal to feel the way I do? Should I cut back on drinking? Is it social drinking or is it more than that? This can then lead to an internet search for “what is alcoholism?”. Depending on what you
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