It is also not possible to accurately estimate who all has wet brain because many people with severe alcoholism do not seek treatment or are homeless and are not evaluated for the condition. However, current statistics show that more men than women have wet brain, and the age groups most affected by the disorder are […]
But what you cando is support your loved one in their recovery. And above all else, take steps to keep you and the rest of your household safe and healthy. If a parent has AUD, a child may experience excessive stress because they don’t know what mood their parent will be in from day to […]
You should not worry that a single dose of a benzodiazepine will cause the reemergence of withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal is the result of changes in brain receptors which happen over time and with regular use. These changes in receptors will not occur with only a single dose of a benzodiazepine. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is […]
Blood, and therefore alcohol, is quickly distributed throughout the body and the brain. This happens faster than the liver can metabolize and eliminate alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant that affects the central nervous system (CNS). However, initially and in small doses, alcohol is a stimulant. Side Effects of Alcohol and Other Depressants Alcohol might disrupt […]