Seizures During Detox: Risk Factors and Prevention

Seizures During Detox: Risk Factors and Prevention

Seizures are a withdrawal symptom that can occur during substance use detox, particularly alcohol detox. Alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous, with certain risk factors contributing to the severity of symptoms. That’s why it’s highly recommended that you attend an...
Delirium Tremens (DTs): Recognizing a Medical Emergency

Delirium Tremens (DTs): Recognizing a Medical Emergency

Alcohol can be very dangerous, causing a host of symptoms, the most serious of which is delirium tremens, commonly known as DTs. DTs can be fatal and require immediate medical attention. If you or someone you know is stopping alcohol use, it’s important to know the...
Can You Die from Benzodiazepine Withdrawal?

Can You Die from Benzodiazepine Withdrawal?

Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed medications, but they can be addictive and cause withdrawal symptoms when their use is stopped. Even when they are taken as prescribed, withdrawal symptoms can occur.  In some cases, benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous...
Panic Disorder and Alcohol Dependence

Panic Disorder and Alcohol Dependence

Research has shown a direct link between panic disorder and alcohol dependence, clinically known as alcohol use disorder (AUD). When both disorders are present at the same time, they need to be treated concurrently for recovery to be possible. What Is Panic Disorder?...
ADHD in Adults and Self-Medication

ADHD in Adults and Self-Medication

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a childhood disorder, but ADHD is common in adults as well, although it often goes undiagnosed. Adults with ADHD have an increased risk of substance use disorders (SUDs), in large part because they...
Drinking Alone: When Is It a Problem?

Drinking Alone: When Is It a Problem?

Many people drink socially when they go out with friends, attend an event, or go to a dinner party. Some also will have a glass of wine with dinner at home alone. You may have heard that drinking alone is a sign of having a problem with alcohol, but is it? If you...