In fact, alcohol use can make you more susceptible to pneumonia, for example, and it can predispose chronic drinkers to things like infections and even poor wound healing. “There are people who have learned to practice very reasonable alcohol consumption that contributes to psychosocial well-being in a way that does not impair their health,” Kumar … Read more
Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings. Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn’t from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of … Read more
Choosing to mark the important decision of becoming sober on one’s body may be a good idea for several reasons. For starters, it can be helpful in reminding recovering individuals to keep moving in the right direction, away from their past addictive behaviors. Individual factors like addiction history, support systems, and environment should guide choices. … Read more
We are not anti-alcohol and we have no wish to reform the world. We are not allied with any group, cause or religious denomination. We welcome new members, but we do not recruit them. We are people who have discovered and admitted that we cannot control alcohol. We have learned that we must live without … Read more
The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers. Putting the terminology aside, if you’re experiencing love addiction, you may want to consider speaking to a mental health … Read more
I allowed him to not feel the consequences and robbed him of the opportunity to build his self-esteem through addressing his mistakes himself. When my alcoholic fell off the wagon, I read every book, attended AA and Al-Anon meetings, got several counselors, and was an active participant during one of his several trips to rehab. … Read more
Other countries have banned the sale and distribution of these substances entirely [57]. In addition to regulations, policymakers can also develop penalties for individuals who violate the rules. These penalties may include fines, suspension from competition, or even legal charges. By making it clear that the use of performance-enhancing substances is unacceptable, policymakers can help … Read more
However, most of the doping agents exert serious side-effects, especially when used in combination, at high doses and for a long duration. The extent of long-term health consequences is difficult to predict, but likely to be substantial, especially when gene doping is considered. This review summarises the main groups of doping agents used by athletes, … Read more
And, day by day, as the anxiety returns, it may become more intense, which can lead people to drink more heavily. "Having one glass of wine started to not provide the same effect that I was looking for," says listener Ash Weber. "I suppose it was a growing intolerance and needing more than two glasses … Read more
“We had three studios going at once,” says Clinton, 73, who offers a frank and entertaining look at his glory years in his new memoir, Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You? It was a movement, like Motown, but all one band.” Clinton just finished a new album and also … Read more