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Learn more about enabling & dependency view infographic Definitions: Enabling: Enabling refers to behaviors or actions that support and perpetuate someone’s addictive behavior. It often involves shielding the individual from the consequences of their actions, making it easier for them to continue their harmful habits. Codependency: Conduct found in imbalanced
Wet Brain Syndrome, also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is a debilitating neurological disorder resulting from long-term alcohol abuse and thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. This article aims to comprehensively understand Wet Brain Syndrome, exploring its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options. By shedding light on this complex condition, we can enhance
Alcoholism, a chronic and often progressive illness marked by a persistent pattern of excessive and compulsive alcohol consumption, poses a profound and multifaceted toll on an individual’s mental health. A 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reports that 29.5 million individuals aged 12 and upwards experienced Alcohol
The prevalence of co-occurring disorders, also referred to as dual diagnosis, are more common than one might expect. Simultaneously grappling with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder can be exceptionally challenging, but an appropriate and comprehensive assessment can serve as the pivotal first step toward effective
Whether you have been personally impacted by alcoholism and alcohol use disorder or not, you may have noticed that the misuse and overuse of this legal but highly dangerous drug tend to run in families. Maybe you grew up in an alcoholic household and you are concerned about your own
Have you ever been around an alcoholic who isn’t drinking? What is their demeanor? Are they nice? Are they grumpy? How do they react to you? If you grew up in an alcoholic household, then you know that when mom or dad did not have something to drink they were
Addiction can affect your life in many ways. It can damage your health, your relationships, your career, and your finances. Perhaps the biggest impact is on your brain. Prolonged substance use changes your balance of neurotransmitters and can even change the structure of your brain. These changes affect your mood,
The strength of personal and romantic relationships is truly put to the test in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse. Marriages—or other, long-term, committed relationships—and substance abuse don’t mix. If your partner drinks too much, the effect is felt by his or her spouse and children, friends, relatives, and coworkers.
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