It occurs when your immune system overreacts to alcohol, treating it as a harmful invader and releasing histamines. Sulfites are produced naturally in wine during the fermentation process by the yeast. Some people are allergic to sulfites and may experience symptoms such as hives, wheezing, and difficulty breathing after drinking wine that contains them. Other…

His approach focuses on altering perceptions and dispelling alcohol-related delusions. People can find their way to stop drinking by comprehending the trap, recognizing the delusion of the benefits, and seeing the harm it produces. Despite how many people drink, very few know the specifics of what happens to the brain while drunk. However, those feel-good…

Alcohol consumption affects your ability to regulate your body temperature. It also dilates blood vessels, which contributes to feelings of warmth. This phenomenon is called vasodilation, where blood vessels widen, increasing blood flow to the skin. Stress or anxiety can exacerbate the feeling of coldness after drinking alcohol. Both stress and anxiety can trigger physiological…

Due to its peer-based approach, most insurers do not consider sober living to be “treatment.” However, every policy is different, and it’s worth checking before you count yourself out. When we enroll in a sober living program, we receive round-the-clock supervision and support. Peer advocates run the houses and remain available to us for the…

Calls to any general helpline will be answered by treatment providers, each of which is a paid advertiser. Calls to numbers on a specific treatment center listing will be routed to that treatment center. Any treatment center receiving calls from the site is a paid advertiser. Fentanyl addiction, a contributor to the opioid crisis, has…

Friends might start to keep their distance due to the breakdown in healthy communication. In addition to self-care, partners of those affected by alcohol addiction can intervene by helping them find rehabilitation services. While it can be challenging to convince a loved one to seek professional help, identifying how sobriety would benefit their lives can…