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When someone drinks heavily for a long time, the damage goes far beyond what we can see. One of the most serious conditions linked to chronic alcohol misuse is called wet brain—a life-altering neurological disorder that impacts memory, coordination, and mental function. Understanding what a wet brain is and how to recognize it could make the difference between early treatment and irreversible harm.

How to Deal with the Fear of Judgment: Normalizing the Fear of What Others Think

In the United States, over 46 million people aged 12 and older meet the criteria for a substance use disorder, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Yet, more than 94% of those individuals did not receive any treatment. The growing crisis of opioid addiction, in particular, has claimed the lives of more than 100,000 Americans in a single year, largely due to alcoholism and fentanyl-related overdoses.

Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Medical professionals rely on tools to evaluate and manage it safely. One of the most important tools is the CIWA-Ar, short for Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, Revised. This tool helps healthcare providers assess the severity of alcohol withdrawal and guide appropriate treatment.

We often think that transformation in sobriety requires major breakthroughs or life-altering events. 

The liver is one of the most resilient organs in the human body. When damaged by alcohol, it has the remarkable ability to repair itself over time. For men recovering from alcohol use, understanding the signs your liver is healing from alcohol can offer hope and motivation during the healing process.

Alcohol poisoning is a critical, life-threatening condition caused by consuming a large quantity of alcohol in a short time. It occurs when the body becomes overwhelmed and can no longer process the alcohol effectively, leading to dangerously high blood alcohol levels. This impacts core functions such as breathing, heart rate, body temperature, and consciousness.

For many men in recovery, being alone can feel like dangerous territory. In the grip of addiction, isolation often becomes the norm—cutting off connection, hiding from shame, avoiding vulnerability. But there’s a powerful, healing counterpart to isolation that’s often misunderstood: solitude.

Alcohol affects how the body controls blood sugar and insulin. When you drink alcohol, your liver focuses on breaking it down, which slows down glucose production and release. This can cause changes in blood glucose and insulin levels, especially in people with metabolic issues or diabetes. These changes make it harder to keep blood sugar stable. 

In recent years, the United States has faced a growing public health crisis involving opioids. Among the most alarming trends is the contamination of marijuana with fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than morphine. Marijuana laced with fentanyl poses a severe risk of overdose, addiction, and even death.  This article explores the dangers of fentanyl laced marijuana, how to tell if your weed is contaminated, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and others.