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What Research Really Says About Drinking Alcohol and Health

Uncover early signs of alcoholism in a loved one, understand its impact and learn how to seek help. Navigate the path to dealing with depression with expert advice on treatments, lifestyle changes, and support. ‘ from types, symptoms, impacts on health, to available help and resources. Discover how much alcohol can kill you, understand BAC,[...]
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11 ways to curb your drinking

If you know you’ll be in an environment with alcohol, plan ahead and think about how you’ll handle it. This could mean bringing a non-alcoholic drink, finding a designated driver, or simply leaving the situation if you don’t feel comfortable. Reframe supports you in reducing alcohol consumption and enhancing your well-being. Setting Realistic Goals for[...]
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What to Do When Someone Is Overdosing Responding to an Overdose

Get connected to naloxone near you, prescription drug disposal sites and substance use resources. Naloxone helps bystanders reverse the effects of the overdose. If you’re worried about someone and think they may have an addiction, you also should be aware of the signs of an overdose. Focus on the addiction and find treatment options in Maryland.[...]
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Anger and Alcoholism: A Dangerous Mix That Happens Quite Often

Research from the Northern Illinois Recovery Center suggests that some people may have a natural tendency to become more aggressive when they drink. Alcohol can also worsen underlying mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, which can show up as irritability and anger. By practicing mindful drinking, you can become more aware of how alcohol[...]
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The ASAM Clinical Practice Guideline on Alcohol Withdrawal Management

About five percent of the patients who experience DT’s die from metabolic or cardiovascular complications, trauma, or infections (Victor and Adams 1953; Cutshall 1964). AW seizures also can occur within 1 or 2 days of decreased alcohol intake, even in the absence of other withdrawal signs and symptoms. The patient usually experiences only one generalized[...]
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Alcoholic KetoacidosisArchived

Arterial blood gas (ABG) measurement may show a low pCO2 level, low bicarbonate level, and normal partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) level. The pattern is consistent with a metabolic acidosis with a respiratory compensation. Diabetes-related ketoacidosis (DKA) happens when your blood turns acidic because there are too many ketones in your blood due to a[...]
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