Blackouts after drinking are more than just a rough night — they signal alcohol’s impact on the brain. When blood alcohol levels rise quickly, memory formation is disrupted, especially in the hippocampus. This leads to gaps in memory, often caused by binge drinking or drinking on an empty stomach.
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What Causes Alcohol Blackouts? Risks & Realities
Topics: Addiction, Precautions, Alcoholism
What Happens To Your Brain When You Sleep High?
Cannabis has long been used as a remedy for sleep issues, with many users reporting improved sleep quality, especially for people in the United States. However, the relationship between cannabis and sleep is complex, influenced by factors like dosage, frequency of use, and individual physiology.
Topics: Addiction, Substance Abuse, Precautions, Resources
Adderall vs. Meth: Comparing Similarities and Differences
Adderall and methamphetamine (meth) are both stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system. While they share chemical similarities, their effects, medical use, and addiction potential differ greatly. Many people wonder whether Adderall is similar to meth, how they compare in potency, and whether Adderall can result in falsely positive drug test results. This article provides a detailed comparison of Adderall vs. meth, their effects, risks, and legal status.
Topics: Addiction, Substance Abuse, Precautions, Luxury Rehab
Dangers of Polysubstance Abuse and Mixing Drugs
Polysubstance abuse is a growing concern in the world of addiction treatment. This dangerous behavior involves the use of multiple substances at the same time. Mixing alcohol with drugs or combining drugs can lead to severe health risks.
Topics: Addiction, Substance Abuse, Precautions
When Does Social Drinking Become Problem Drinking?
Alcohol consumption starts for many people as a social activity that occurs without consequence. The acceptable times, amounts, and reasons vary from person to person and are dependent on a number of variables. Many people will remain within their acceptable norms for drinking and never experience an increased desire for more.
Topics: Precautions, Alcoholism
The Effects of Social Isolation During a Pandemic
Americans across the nation are experiencing varying degrees of social isolation, and it is a pressing matter for the general health of the populace. This is due to the fact that humans require social interaction in order to remain healthy. With a pandemic forcing people to distance themselves from each other in order to slow down the spread of the virus, social isolation is an inevitable occurrence. But what exactly are the risks of social isolation on people during a pandemic, and what options are available to mitigate its effect?
Topics: Precautions, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, Covid19
Reducing Anxiety: Let's spread Serenity not Fear
According to the March 13th edition of the USA Today, 41 people in total have died in the US from the Coronavirus. According to the National Center of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 241 people die every day in the US from alcoholism.
Following through on a decision to enter residential treatment for alcoholism (or other addictions or behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression, or stress) does not have to be impacted by the coronavirus.
Topics: Professional, Treatment, Recovery, Substance Abuse, coronavirus, covid-19, Flu, Precautions, Safety