Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are uncomfortable. However, in certain cases, they are potentially fatal. Safely managing withdrawal may require medical supervision. No two people are the same, and the severity of symptoms varies. However, those with severe alcohol use disorder should consider a medically supervised alcohol detox in Tennessee. Detoxing is the body’s process of readjusting […]
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You may have seen an alcoholic gait before. It’s an unsteady, staggering walk—but it doesn’t necessarily point to an alcoholic losing the ability to walk. The cause of the alcoholic gait is cerebellar ataxia, a type of brain damage. What do you need to know about ataxia and alcohol? Anybody can develop ataxia-related problems affecting
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Alcohol is destructive as it is—although if you decide to attend an alcohol rehab center, you can head toward recovery. However, if you’re a meth drinker, you may be in particular danger of serious injury or death before you make that critical decision. What is a meth drinker, and why is meth drinking so dangerous?
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Paxlovid has been in use to treat COVID-19 since 2021. Since that time, it has successfully kept thousands of high-risk patients out of the hospital and saved lives. This antiviral is a combination of two medications, one that inhibits the COVID virus from replicating itself and entering new cells. The other boosts the functionality of
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Anger is often seen as a negative emotion that has no place in a healthy lifestyle. It’s a completely natural and sometimes appropriate reaction. However, anger can also be destructive. If an inability to control and process anger is impacting your wellness, it may be time to consider joining an anger management program. Anger and
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Alcohol and celebrations seem to go hand in hand. With so many parties and events, the holiday season is a challenging time for anyone who wants to avoid drinking to excess. Whether you have an alcohol use disorder and have undergone dual diagnosis treatment or prefer to drink in moderation for other reasons, the holidays
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Social anxiety is a debilitating condition that can make daily tasks feel overwhelming. As a result, people may turn to substances like alcohol to numb the discomfort. However, alcohol can make these symptoms worse. A more effective way to treat social anxiety and alcohol use disorders is often through dual diagnosis treatment. At Promises, we
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Alcohol use disorders can lead to a number of physical and mental health challenges, including impairment in the brain’s ability to store memories. As troubling as this may be, many people with an alcohol addiction struggle to quit alcohol on their own. Starting treatment at an alcohol rehab is the surest path to achieving sobriety.
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Depression and alcohol abuse are two conditions that often go hand in hand, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The relationship between these two can create a vicious cycle, where drinking to cope with depressive symptoms only exacerbates the problem over time. Understanding the connection between depression and alcohol, recognizing the signs of each, and exploring
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Often, people experience pain in their kidneys after drinking alcohol. This pain can get worse the more you drink. But why do your kidneys hurt after drinking? If you have an alcohol addiction, our team at Promises can help. Call us at 844.875.5609 to learn about our addiction treatment programs. Kidney Pain and Alcohol: Why
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