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The Final Stages of Alcoholism: Symptoms & Strategies

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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 include alcohol withdrawal delirium, Wernicke encephalopathy, peripheral neuropathy, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and a heightened risk for stroke, cancer, and infection. People in this stage often require inpatient medical detox, followed by … Read more

Understanding Wet Brain: The Dangers of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

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Man with confused expression and empty bottle sitting on couch to represent 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 cognitive and physical damage. It begins with Wernicke’s encephalopathy (confusion, poor coordination, eye movement issues), which can be reversed if treated early—but may progress to Korsakoff syndrome (severe memory loss, … Read more

Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms vs. Being Drunk: Is There a Difference?

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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 far more dangerous—than just being drunk. BAC levels as low as 0.08% can impair judgment and coordination, but levels above 0.40% can cause coma or death. Signs of alcohol poisoning … Read more

How Alcohol Could Increase Your Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s

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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 found that alcohol use disorders were the leading modifiable risk factor for early-onset dementia, linked to nearly 40% of cases. Possible mechanisms behind alcohol-related dementia include excitotoxicity, neuroinflammation, acetaldehyde toxicity, … Read more

Alcohol & Heart Rate: Does Drinking Increase Cardiovascular Risk?

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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 irregular heartbeat, while long-term use can reduce your heart rate variability (HRV) and increase the risk of chronic cardiovascular issues. Alcohol can also slow your heart rate dangerously by affecting … Read more

Can You Take Sudafed & Drink Alcohol Safely? What Science Says

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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 or insomnia. Alcohol and Sudafed® have competing effects on the body. Sudafed® is a stimulant, while alcohol is a depressant—they can alter or mask each other’s symptoms. Mixing the two … Read more

Wellbutrin & Alcoholism: Is There a Link?

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Summary Wellbutrin® (bupropion) is an antidepressant that works by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine, not serotonin. It’s FDA-approved for depression, seasonal affective disorder, and smoking cessation. Mixing Wellbutrin® and alcohol can increase the risk of seizures, especially during withdrawal or binge drinking. The combination may also intensify other side effects like nausea, vomiting, and headaches. Alcohol … Read more

Zoloft & Alcohol: Understanding the Potential Interactions

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Summary Zoloft® (sertraline) is an SSRI used to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and PMDD by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Mixing Zoloft® with alcohol can cause immediate effects like increased drowsiness, impaired motor skills, and poor judgment, raising the risk of accidents or injury. Long-term use of both substances may worsen depression and … Read more

National Recovery Month

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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 educate individuals about the single most important thing when it comes to mental and substance abuse disorders: It is more than possible for any individual with substance use disorder to … Read more

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