How Alcohol Abuse Can Lead to Tooth Decay and Gum Disease Have you ever thought about how your drinks affect your oral health? Chances are that you know about sugary drinks, coffee, and acidic sodas. These drinks are common causes of stained teeth and dull smiles....
Opioids are prescription drugs used to treat pain. Physicians often prescribe these highly addictive medicines to patients with chronic pain or those who have undergone surgery. Opioids can come in tablets or capsules but are consumed in several ways. For example, some may crush these...
If you visited your primary care physician recently, you were likely asked how many alcoholic beverages you drink in a week. Did you tell the truth when you answered? 32% of women and 50% of men lie to their doctors about their alcohol...
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 19 million females eighteen or older use illicit drugs in any given year. In this statistic, the word illicit means both the use of drugs that are illegal as well as the misuse of prescription...
Alcohol can induce feelings of relaxation and sleepiness, but excessive alcohol consumption can cause poor sleep quality. People who regularly drink to excess often experience insomnia and can even develop symptoms of sleep apnea....
Researchers have found that when one slips into unconsciousness due to overdrinking, it doubles the risk of contracting dementia. If you or someone you love abuses alcohol and you fear that they are at risk of developing alcohol-related dementia, read on to learn more...
No matter what substance is being used, one thing is certain; they don't make driving safer. Drunk driving alone causes 10,000 deaths a year, which is close to a third of all traffic deaths combined. There are serious risks to driving under the influence, but...
Did you know there are almost 554,000 homeless people in America? There are many factors that play into the trials of homelessness, but addiction and mental health take the leading role. Homelessness takes a huge toll on a person's mental health and can push someone...
About 20% of people between the ages of 18 and 50 in the United States alone take prescription benzodiazepines including Xanax. While benzodiazepines can help with various conditions, they can become a problem for those who become addicted. The danger only increases when alcohol is...
There are dangerous consequences of combining any prescription medication with alcohol. For more information on learning more about what happens when the Lexapro and alcohol combine, read our article. ...