Genetics are 50 percent of the underlying reason for alcohol use disorder. If a person is predisposed to metabolize alcohol in such a way that the pleasurable effects…
Problem drinking that becomes severe is given the medical diagnosis of “alcohol use disorder” or AUD. AUD is a chronic relapsing brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability…
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD. There are…
Is alcohol use disorder a disease? Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social,…
When people stop smoking, studies show: anxiety, depression and stress levels are lower. quality of life and positive mood improve. the dosage of some medicines used to treat…
We all know that quitting smoking improves physical health. But it’s also proven to boost your mental health and wellbeing: it can improve mood and help relieve stress,…
Mood changes are common after quitting smoking. You might be irritable, restless, or feel down or blue. If you have these feelings after quitting smoking, there are things…
Pharmacological quit aids have been shown to lessen mood changes. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has been shown to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms and as a consequence enables…
It’s not necessary to criticize someone for smoking in the same breath that you ask them not to smoke around you. You also don’t need to offer an…
The current edition, DSM-5, classifies alcoholism, now referred to as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) or Substance Use Disorder (SUD), as a mental disorder presenting both physical and mental…