Though our sample is very small, EEG does have a role in identifying this subgroup that requires prolonged treatment. Combining alcohol with other substances can increase the risk of seizures. Alcohol mixed with stimulants, for example, could increase the likelihood of a seizure occurring when the alcohol wears off. Alcohol mixed with a depressant can … Read more
In one study, researchers found that about 75% of people who drank excessively the night before reported hangover symptoms. The researchers concluded that 25% to 30% of people who drink may be resistant to hangovers. A night of drinking leaves you feeling nauseous, headache-prone, and just downright miserable the next day. But instead of wallowing … Read more
In addition, participants reported various forms of stability as important to recovery including employment stability, economic or income stability, and housing stability. For example, participants described recovery as “someone who’s living a manageable life, in control of it, back on top of it” and “sober. Sober and stable, a better life.” The desire for stability … Read more
Many researchers have observed a marked increase in alcohol consumption throughout the Asian continent over the years, which is a concerning pattern that has been brought to light by the WHO, on Alcohol and Health 28. Southeast Asia has seen a significant increase in per capita alcohol consumption, with studies showing that between 2000 and … Read more