Alcohol Use Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Guide

Whether seeking help through a treatment center, joining support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, or working with health care providers, there is hope for recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol use, take the first step today by reaching out to a care provider or addiction specialist. Many individuals with alcohol addiction… Continue reading Alcohol Use Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Guide

Effects of Alcohol on Skin Repair Damage & Maintain Healthy Skin

Content Alcohol impairs blood circulation More in The effects of alcohol on your body The Effects of Alcohol on Skin Not drinking enough water can lead to these major health issues, including impact on the brain Alcohol may stimulate the release of histamines, which can cause the blood vessels under the skin to dilate. →… Continue reading Effects of Alcohol on Skin Repair Damage & Maintain Healthy Skin

Alcohol and Migraine: Relationship, Triggers, and Treatment

People who rely on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to manage migraine pain should also be careful with alcohol. Drinking alcohol while taking NSAIDs can increase the risk of serious side effects, like gastrointestinal bleeding. The more alcohol consumed, the more the risk of these problems increases. How can you prevent getting a migraine headache from… Continue reading Alcohol and Migraine: Relationship, Triggers, and Treatment

Alcohol-Induced Mortality in the USA: Trends from 1999 to 2020

We are moving in the right direction, and we must accelerate and strengthen CDC’s continued investments in prevention to reduce overdose deaths. Expanding access to evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders—including medications for opioid use disorder such as buprenorphine and methadone—is important, in addition to building more community-driven interventions and promoting education and early intervention… Continue reading Alcohol-Induced Mortality in the USA: Trends from 1999 to 2020

Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy: Is It Safe? What Are the Effects?

Significant disparities in alcohol consumption during pregnancy were noted between different regions, notably highlighting low consumption by women in Zanzibar compared to those in the western zone. This difference may be attributed to these regions’ varying cultural practices, societal norms, and economic conditions 32. Zanzibar, with its predominantly Islamic population, often experiences stricter social norms… Continue reading Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy: Is It Safe? What Are the Effects?