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.
Nausea After Drinking: How Long It Lasts and When to Worry
Alcohol, Featured, Physical Health, WithdrawalNausea after drinking usually peaks 4 to 12 hours after the last drink and clears within a day. Here is the timeline, what helps, the warning signs that need a doctor, and how to tell hangover nausea from withdrawal.
Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms
Caffeine, Featured, WithdrawalExcessive Caffeine Consumption
Although that innocent Starbucks habit may seem as innocuous as drinking water, the surprising fact is that caffeine is a psychoactive substance—meaning it impacts brain function. The stimulant properties in…
Librium for Alcohol Withdrawal to Ease Symptoms
12 Step, Addiction, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Detox, Featured, Recovery, Rehab, Sobriety, Treatment, WithdrawalEasing Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Safely
Both alcohol addiction and alcohol withdrawal are dangerous conditions with potentially fatal consequences. Untreated alcoholism will progress relentlessly until it manages to destroy physical and…
Is Seroquel Addictive and What Are the Common Symptoms of Abuse
Addiction, Detox, Drug Treatment, Drugs, Featured, Mental Health, Treatment, WithdrawalPrescription Drug Abuse Includes Seroquel
Squirrel, Susie Q, Q-ball, Baby Heroin, and Quell. These are the street names for an atypical antipsychotic drug called Seroquel. Any prescription drug with a laundry list of street names is likely…
Can You OD on Xanax and Symptoms
Addiction, Benzodiazepines, Detox, Featured, Withdrawal, XanaxAbusing Xanax Can Be Dangerous
It is very common for someone who is going through a particularly stressful life event to rely on Xanax (alprazolam) to help smooth out the edges. Xanax is a go-to medication that is prescribed for individuals…
Alcohol Detox Timeline and Withdrawal Symptoms
Alcohol, Detox, Featured, WithdrawalAlcoholism and the Detox Process
When persistent, excessive consumption of alcohol leads to alcohol addiction or dependency, it can have negatively impact on all aspects of a person’s life. Alcoholism can significantly damage major organs,…
Managing Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures
Alcohol, Featured, Rehab, Treatment, WithdrawalCan Alcohol Cause Seizures
When someone with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) decides to get sober there are some important things to consider. The spectrum of withdrawal symptoms during alcohol detox is wide, from minor tremors and insomnia…
10 Warning Signs of Alcoholism
Addiction, Alcohol, Featured, Rehab, Treatment, WithdrawalRecognizing Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse and Addiction
A nagging voice in your head seems to suggest that you or a loved one might just have a problem with alcohol. Denial is always the first reaction to “the voice,” mostly because…
Dilaudid Withdrawal Timeline: Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
Detox, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Rehab, Treatment, WithdrawalDilaudid Withdrawal Timeline
Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a powerful opioid used for moderate to severe pain. Like other opioids, it can cause physical dependence and addiction. If you are planning to stop, a medically supervised detox lowers…