Alcohol use in older adults is relatively common. Still, as a rule, most people drink in smaller and smaller amounts as they age. But this is not always the case. Some people develop serious alcohol problems in later life. Others …
Behavior changes are common in people affected by all forms of addiction. That includes people affected by alcohol use disorder and dysfunctional alcohol abuse. One common change is an increase in the tendency to lie, deceive and blame others. Why …
Tranq is a common slang term for the animal tranquilizer xylazine. This tranquilizer is used every day in veterinary clinics throughout the country. Unfortunately, it’s also sometimes diverted for non-approved use in human beings. Involvement in substance abuse comes with …
Taking that first step to get clean and sober is hard. It might seem like everything is working against you — your body is fighting withdrawal symptoms, and your mind is tossing up every flavor of denial it can come …
Alcoholism is a complex disease, and it’s easy for an alcoholic to blame others for their drinking. Many of those who love those experiencing an alcohol use disorder struggle with attending to and continuing to care for their loved one. …
The lack of sleep is often associated with addiction, and those struggling with substance use disorder are particularly prone to it. Those who lack adequate restful sleep are more likely to become dependent on substances due to changes in hormones …
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Confronting someone about their addiction can be one of the most challenging things to do. It takes a lot of courage and strength to speak up and tell someone that you are worried about how they’re using drugs or alcohol. …
Texas has particularly strict laws around controlled substances and narcotics. The state’s laws are also complicated. The laws are explained in the Texas Penal Code and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code. Here’s a basic summary of …
People who go on alcohol binges get drunk in just a short amount of time as a result of concentrated heavy drinking. There is some overlap between individuals who fall into this category of alcohol consumers and people who have …
Depression and anxiety have always been closely connected with addiction. In many cases, they are the triggering things that led a person to start drinking or taking drugs. In time, they may even be associated with getting clean. This is …