Confused and Unsteady After Heavy Drinking? 3 Signs to Go to the ER
Alcohol, Featured, NutritionNew confusion, poor balance, or odd eye movements after heavy drinking can point to low thiamine. Here are the 3 signs, what to say at triage, and what to do in the first hour.
Is My Drinking a Problem? 5 Checks You Can Run This Week
Alcohol, Featured, TreatmentFive checks you can run in about 30 minutes to see whether your drinking is a problem: count your week against CDC limits, measure your pour, review symptoms, and know when to call a doctor.
Vomiting Blood After Drinking: What to Do in the First Hour
Alcohol, Featured, Mental Health, Physical HealthVomiting blood after drinking is a medical emergency. Here is what to do in the first hour, how to count and report your drinks, and which red flags mean call 911.
Pancreatitis Pain After Drinking: 6 Signs to Go to the ER
Alcohol, Featured, Nutrition, Physical HealthUpper abdominal pain after drinking can signal pancreatitis. Learn the six ER warning signs, what to do in the next hour, and what to ask your doctor today.
Dehydrated After Drinking? A 24-Hour Rehydration Plan and Red Flags
Alcohol, Featured, Nutrition, Physical HealthA 24-hour plan for rehydrating after drinking, three checks to run at home, the red flags that mean see a doctor or go to the ER, and how to tell dehydration from alcohol withdrawal.
Inpatient vs Outpatient Alcohol Treatment: How to Decide in 5 Checks
Addiction, Alcohol, Featured, TreatmentNot sure whether you need inpatient or outpatient alcohol treatment? Five checks and a call script to help you decide what to ask for.
Sugar Cravings After Quitting Alcohol: A 4-Week Eating Plan
Alcohol, Featured, Nutrition, RecoverySugar cravings after quitting alcohol are common and usually ease within weeks. Here is a four-week eating plan, a 14-day craving log, and the signs that mean you should see a doctor.
Not Eating During Alcohol Withdrawal: 5 Checks Before You Wait It Out
Alcohol, Featured, Nutrition, WithdrawalIf you cannot eat during alcohol withdrawal, five checks on fluids, danger signs, timing, and detox questions help you decide what to do today.
Bloating After Drinking Alcohol: Gas or Fluid? A 3-Day Check
Alcohol, Featured, Nutrition, Physical HealthBloating after drinking is usually gas that shrinks overnight. Fluid from liver disease does not. Here is a 3-day tape measure check, the causes, and the signs that need a doctor.
Refeeding After Heavy Drinking: How to Restart Eating Safely
Alcohol, Featured, Nutrition, Physical HealthEating again after days of little food and heavy drinking can shift blood minerals. Here is the five-day window, the three blood tests to ask for, and the symptoms that mean emergency care.