Thus, for men ages 21–64, low-risk drinking is defined as consumption of no more than 4 drinks per day or 14 drinks per week. NIAAA (2014) has established guidelines for low-risk drinking that are age and gender specific. An estimated 18 million Americans have alcohol use disorder (AUD), including alcoholism and harmful drinking (National Institute...Read More
These conditions are all marked by dangerously high BAC levels that impair the central nervous system and depress normal physiological responses like the gag reflex, temperature control, and breathing. Different drugs affect the body in different ways, but most overdoses share a few core warning signs, especially when breathing, heart rate, or consciousness is impaired....Read More
Mazatec shamans, religious practitioners believed to have connections with the spirit world, have used psychoactive plants, mushrooms, seeds, and tobacco for centuries. The first record of salvia and its effects were noted in 1939 by anthropologist Jean Basset Johnson, who studied Mazatec shamanism. Other popular flowering species are planted as ornamental annuals in temperate climates and...Read More
If you or someone you care about is struggling, talk to healthcare professionals who can guide you to the right treatment options. Many treatment centers offer programs specifically designed for these situations, providing therapy, medication, counseling, and group support. Dual diagnosis means someone has both a substance problem and a mental health condition at the...Read More
Content Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery What is an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility and How Does It Work? How Long Is Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapy? For those addicted to alcohol, a large portion of caloric intake comes from alcohol, not fruits, vegetables and protein, leading to weight gain and obesity. In some cases, scurvy can...Read More
