Drink lots of water to rehydrate your body and help flush the alcohol from your system. A sports drink with electrolytes is also helpful for this purpose. Note that to qualify as a cocktail (or delayed alcohol-induced) headache, the pain must start within three hours of drinking. A headache that sets in the next day…
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A high-risk situation is defined as a circumstance in which an individual’s attempt to refrain from a particular behaviour is threatened. While analysing high-risk situations the client is asked to generate a list of situations that are low-risk, and to determine what aspects of those situations differentiate them from the high-risk situations. High-risk situations are…
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To support recovery and build hope for the future, it‘s important for the person in recovery to try to repair the damage done to relationships. Among other things, they must balance their need for human connection with the pitfalls of rushing into intense emotional relationships too soon. Many people become involved with a romantic relationship…
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This can be done by setting up and following a structured sleep, exercise, and eating schedule. By doing this, one can retrain the body to sleep better and will also help reduce the risk of relapse. A setback can be any behavior that moves an individual closer to physical relapse. Some examples of setbacks are…
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Step 9 is about meeting with those people to actively redress the wrongs. The 12 steps are beneficial in helping people smoothly transition to each new stage in their recovery. Whether or not you’re intimately familiar with the Twelve Steps of AA, you’ve probably heard of Step Nine. Making Amends with Others has positioned itself…
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Find out how many people have alcohol use disorder in the United States across age groups and demographics. This CME/CE credit opportunity is jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine performance-enhancing drugs: know the risks and NIAAA. More resources for a variety of healthcare professionals can be found in the Additional Links for Patient Care. For…
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This past weekend, we woke up to the devastating news that beloved “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, who had long struggled with addiction, was found dead in the bathroom of his California home. Police quickly assured the public that there were no signs of foul play while simultaneously assuring the public that no official cause of…
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Functional alcohol tolerance is often the reason for accidents on the road or at the workplace. Another tip, if you tend to go to the fridge to get an alcoholic drink soon after getting home from work, you could replace that drink with a chilled non-alcoholic drink. If you’d like to learn more about alcohol…
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Support groups typically follow a structured format that includes a welcoming introduction, participant introductions, group discussions, and a formal conclusion. This structure helps maintain focus and maximizes the benefits of the group session. During the withdrawal phase, individuals may experience intense cravings, mood swings, and other psychological symptoms. CBT equips patients with the tools to…
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What equates to 1 drink depends on the size and type of alcoholic drink you have. You may be underestimating how much you drink because you (or your generous friend)  aren’t using standard measurements. As mentioned above, it is not advisable to do the withdrawal process on your own. You can, however, take tips and…
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