Furthermore, it is important for winemakers to be aware of their own practices and processes in order to avoid introducing too much histamine into the wine during production. Knowing the potential risk posed by histamines will help ensure that the wine is safe and enjoyable for everyone to consume. Although sneezing is a common problem […]

If one’s goal is to avoid beginning a prescription of benzodiazepines, alternatives (as will be discussed below) can support health before ever starting on neuroleptic drugs. While Xanax may be effective for some, the FDA warns of serious side effects and the potential for addiction while taking it. Benzodiazepines often cause the user to become […]

While the risk of laced cannabis is considered low, that risk increases when purchasing products on the unlicensed legacy market. For instance, placing cannabis in a bag that had previously stored another substance could cause claims that the cannabis was laced with those drugs. The surest way to know you are consuming pure cannabis products […]

Food can absorb the alcohol in beverages, so eating before or even while you drink can dampen the effect and may make you want to drink less, says Crews. A standard glass of wine is 5 ounces, which contains about 12% alcohol. A shot of distilled spirits like vodka is 1.5 ounces and equally 40% […]

This type often seeks emotional support from others, sometimes burdening friends with their troubles. Angry drunks experience heightened aggression and irritability when intoxicated. Minor annoyances can trigger disproportionate reactions, leading to arguments or physical confrontations. It’s never too late to seek treatment for alcohol addiction or abuse. Breaking Free from Self-Imploding Behaviors: Signs, Causes, and […]

I wouldn’t recommend getting anything above 7% for your taper. If you don’t like beers, drink beers (find ones with lower alcohol, some have high concentrations). If you mess up once or twice and drink more than you intended to, don’t be too discouraged. You can continue your taper the next day from whatever point […]

This is when I realized that as long as my use continued, my life was unmanageable! Again, it is a hard truth to swallow, but for one to continue on a clear decision must be made or no further progress will happen. It required a no reservations, no holds bar surrender to my disease. When […]

If you have concerns about your loved one exhibiting symptoms of dementia, encourage them to seek the guidance of a healthcare professional. The excessive consumption of alcohol can directly harm brain cells, disrupt neurotransmitters, and affect brain structures responsible for memory, cognition, and overall mental functioning. As the name suggests, alcohol-related dementia is a form […]

Similarly, a randomized, controlled, and single-blind study about art therapy for depression with the elderly showed that painting as an adjuvant treatment for depression can reduce depressive and anxiety symptoms (Ciasca et al., 2018). In addition, art therapy is also widely used among students, and several studies (Runde, 2008; Zhenhai and Yunhua, 2011) have shown […]

Members of the early 1980s birth cohort were in their late teens and early 20s during the early 2000s, so this group was beginning to drink regularly when the heaviest marketing of FABs occurred (Mosher, 2012). For a thorough review of contemporary alcohol industry marketing and lobbying practices and their association with increased alcohol consumption […]