Articles about addictions and getting rid of them
In 2011, researchers noted that alcohol misuse can result in a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is already difficult to diagnose, as it can share symptoms with other conditions, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, and depression. Can alcohol cause bipolar symptoms? Alcohol is known to intensify bipolar disorder due to its sedating effects. …
Alcohol abuse can cause signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis, and antisocial behavior, both during intoxication and during withdrawal. At times, these symptoms and signs cluster, last for weeks, and mimic frank psychiatric disorders (i.e., are alcohol–induced syndromes). What does alcoholism do to your mental health? Regular, heavy drinking interferes with chemicals in the …
Alcohol abuse can cause signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis, and antisocial behavior, both during intoxication and during withdrawal. At times, these symptoms and signs cluster, last for weeks, and mimic frank psychiatric disorders (i.e., are alcohol–induced syndromes). Do all alcoholics have mental health issues? Alcoholism and drug abuse can cause changes in the …
Running after you quit smoking is beneficial for your overall health and can make you feel like you’ve accomplished something beyond just breaking a bad habit. Starting a running routine after you quit smoking should be a slow, gradual process. You won’t go from smoker to marathon runner overnight. How long after quitting smoking will …
It’s good news that your partner has stopped drinking. There’s no safe level of alcohol consumption if you’re pregnant. Because of this, many people will actually stop or cut down their drinking if they are trying to start a family. This is true for both parents, by the way; alcohol has a negative impact on …
There is no safe time for alcohol use during pregnancy. Alcohol can cause problems for the baby throughout pregnancy, including before a woman knows she is pregnant. Alcohol use in the first three months of pregnancy can cause the baby to have abnormal facial features. How early in pregnancy does alcohol affect? Drinking alcohol, especially …
Alcoholism is a common reason why people seek a divorce. Yes, alcoholism can be grounds for divorce in states where at-fault divorces are legal, such as New York and Texas. Even in states like California, where there is no at-fault divorce filing, alcoholism can affect divorce-related rulings, such as child custody. What happens when you …
Your baby cannot process alcohol as well as you can, and too much exposure to alcohol can seriously affect their development. Drinking alcohol, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and your baby having a low birthweight. What happens if you drink while pregnant without knowing? You …
“About one to two drinks per week is probably OK. But never consume more than two at a time or drink to the point of inebriation,” she says. Moritz also says she thinks “a celebratory glass of alcohol is more than likely fine — for example, if someone is giving a toast on a holiday …
Babies whose mothers drank alcohol during their pregnancy can be born with birth defects and developmental disabilities. The problems that can happen when babies are exposed to alcohol are grouped together and called fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). What percent of birth defects are caused by alcohol? While information about the prevalence is limited, experts …