Alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health care for uninsured and insured adults. Health Serv Res 2002;37:1055-66.Wells KB, Sherbourne CD, Sturm R, Young AS, Burnam MA. Alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health care fo
Maternal alcohol abuse has been examined as one risk factor for inadequate prenatal care, but findings have been inconsistent, perhaps because (a) alcohol use during pregnancy is substantially under-reported and (b) studies have not considered the wider social network in which maternal alcohol use ...
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that millions of adults struggle with AUD. While moderate drinking may be harmless for some, it can escalate into addiction for others. Without proper treatment, alcoholism can worsen over time, causing significant damage to ...
If you answered yes to any of these, you may have alcohol use disorder. See a Health Care Professional They can do a formal assessment to see if you have alcohol use disorder. They'll ask you questions about yourdrinking habits, like how much you drink, how often, whether it’s affecte...
Holistic Approaches to Alcohol Abuse at Our Sedona Alcohol Treatment CenterATMC addresses the addictive biochemistry of alcoholism, in addition to treating the emotional components. Searching for, discovering, and addressing the underlying medical, genetic, emotional, and other factors contributing to ...
Physicians in the emergency department (ED) regularly encounter patients seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse problems. Data supports the notion that the ED serves an important role in identifying and helping patients with alcohol and substan
How and why exercise can help you kick a substance abuse habit. Stacey ColinoJune 20, 2018 Running Away From Addiction "The good thing about this type of target is that is almost exclusively expressed in the brain, which limits side effects, and it seems to have ...
Substance use among persons with homeless experience in primary care. Subst Abuse. 2016;37(4):1–8. 9. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Alcohol use disorder: a comparison between DSM–IV and DSM–5 [Internet]. 2021, p. 2. Available from: https://www.niaaa....
A doctor or substance abuse expert may be able to help a person look at the consequences of drinking. A nonjudgmental approach to the discussion is essential. If an individual is beginning to think about alcohol as a problem worth trying to solve, educational groups may provide support for ...
Substance abuse differs from addiction. Many people with substance abuse problems are able to quit or can change their unhealthy behavior. Addiction, on the other hand, is a disease. It means you can’t stop using even when your condition causes you harm. ...