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Robert Gerchalk
Robert is our health care professional reviewer of this website. He worked for many years in mental health and substance abuse facilities in Florida, as well as in home health (medical and psychiatric), and took care of people with medical and addictions problems at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He has a nursing and business/technology degrees from The Johns Hopkins University.
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Exploring the Connection Between Alcohol & Domestic Violence
Summary Alcohol impairs self-control, increases impulsivity, and can escalate conflicts—raising the risk of violent behavior in certain individuals. 30–40% of men and 27–34% of women
June 17, 2025
The Final Stages of Alcoholism: Symptoms & Strategies
Summary Late-stage alcoholism involves severe physical dependence, dangerous withdrawal symptoms, and lasting damage to multiple organ systems, including the liver, brain, and heart. Common complications
June 6, 2025
Understanding Wet Brain: The Dangers of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Summary Wet brain (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome) is caused by long-term thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. This most often stems from chronic alcohol abuse and leads to serious
June 6, 2025
National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month! National Recovery Month is observed in the United States throughout September every year. The goal of this initiative is to
May 31, 2025
What Is The Most Popular Program For Recovering Alcoholics?
The Main Attraction of the AA Program is its Support Structure Alcoholism is a serious problem that can have grave physical and mental health consequences.
May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025
Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms vs. Being Drunk: Is There a Difference?
Summary Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency that happens when high levels of alcohol shut down vital functions like breathing and heart rate. It’s different—and
May 23, 2025
How Alcohol Could Increase Your Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Summary Long-term alcohol use can shrink brain volume, damage white matter, and impair memory and learning—all of which may affect your cognition. A major study
May 22, 2025
Alcohol & Heart Rate: Does Drinking Increase Cardiovascular Risk?
Summary Alcohol can raise or lower your heart rate depending on the dose, timing, and your individual response. Short-term effects may include a racing or
May 22, 2025
Can You Take Sudafed & Drink Alcohol Safely? What Science Says
Summary Sudafed® (pseudoephedrine) is a stimulant decongestant that narrows blood vessels to relieve nasal swelling but can raise heart rate, blood pressure, and cause jitteriness
May 13, 2025
