Once you have been diagnosed your treatment plan will depend on which stage of alcohol-related liver disease you have. Portal hypertension happens when scarring in your liver compresses the portal vein that runs through it. High blood pressure in the…
With help from a healthcare professional, you can start looking for a treatment program that meets all of your unique needs. The Sober On A Drunk Planet podcast follows the success of the book Sober On A Drunk Planet Book…
Only 33% stated that a healthcare provider expressed concern over their drug use. In comparison to the general population, the decedents were also more likely to have financial problems, unemployment, physical disability, mental illness and engaged in alcohol/substance use (Johnson…
Stress, obligations, trauma, abuse, or any other number of negative circumstances can seem like an acceptable reason to pick up a bottle or have a drink. Understanding denial is a first step toward helping your loved one with alcohol use…
It all depends on what you drink, how much you drink, and what else you’re doing while you’re drinking – like eating or dancing. So it’s best to talk to your healthcare team and get their advice. Dose-response relationship between…
