Recent advances in neuroscience provide compelling evidence to support a medical perspective of problematic substance use and addiction (Dackis and O’Brien 2005). Despite these developments, the science is still in its early stages, and theories about how addiction emerges are neither universally accepted nor completely understood. Current ethical and legal debates in addiction draw upon […]
Signs of Alcoholism in Teens
If you’re a child or teen and are worried about your own or a friend’s drinking, it’s important to reach out to an adult you trust. If you don’t feel you can talk to a parent, reach out to a family friend, older sibling, or school counselor, for example, or call one of the helplines […]
Reyvow interactions: Alcohol, supplements, and more
In a nutshell, despite their being a lack of clinical evidence, there is sufficient amount of anecdotal evidence suggesting that levofloxacin and alcohol should not be combined with each other. Patients who wish to consume alcohol should try and abstain completely when taking levofloxacin. If taking alcohol is essential, it should not be taken along […]
Alcohol Panic Attacks: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Strategies
It is usually taken once daily, with dosage adjustments as needed. Few people may realize it, but you can actually be allergic or intolerant to alcohol. Anywhere from 7% to 10% of the general population has such an allergy, though it affects about 35% of those with Asian backgrounds. Identify any other triggering substances This disorder occurs […]