Alcohol withdrawal is a complex process that occurs when individuals consuming excessive amounts of alcohol abruptly reduce or stop their alcohol intake. While the physical and psychological symptoms of alcohol withdrawal are well-documented, one intriguing aspect...
Beginning the journey to recovery can be the single best (and probably the single hardest) decision you can ever make. It will positively change your life and brighten your future. While the decision ultimately is the same for anyone battling addiction, each...
The Cambridge Dictionary defines stigma as “a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is unfair.” Stigma means discriminating against, labeling, and stereotyping a particular group of people with a common...
Drug and alcohol detoxification, commonly called “detox,” eliminates all traces of the abused drug from the body and purges any toxins accumulated due to drug use. Drug detox is the first and most important step in treating addiction and is essential for an individual...
Club drugs (sometimes called rave or party drugs) are psychoactive drugs that act on the central nervous system and cause changes in mood, awareness, sensory perception, and behavior. They are most often used by teens and young adults at bars, concerts, raves,...
Alcoholism is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition affecting millions of people worldwide. One of the most common symptoms of alcoholism is shaking or tremors, which can be very distressing. Understanding why alcoholics shake helps people comprehend...