Effects of Alcohol on Kidneys
Alcohol is a potent toxin that is directly correlated with liver and cardiovascular diseases and can indirectly cause kidney disease…
Alcohol Detox Foods
Although the body has its own detoxification system, certain foods can improve symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Learn how foods may…
Alcohol Blackouts
Alcohol-induced amnesia, often called blackouts, often occur during binge drinking. Learn why they happen and how to prevent them.
The Connection Between Seizures and Alcohol
Alcohol use is generally not associated with seizures, but someone with serious alcohol use disorder who abruptly stops drinking is…
The Link Between Epilepsy and Alcohol
Severe alcohol withdrawal can be associated with seizure activity, but these seizures are distinct from epileptic seizures.
Drinking Alcohol While Dieting
Alcohol can impact overall health and weight, and there are pros and cons to keeping it in your diet. Learn…
Alcohol and Blood Thinners
Can a person mix alcohol and blood thinners? Learn more about the potential dangers that can occur when someone uses…
Alcohol and Anxiety
Using alcohol to manage anxiety is very common, but can increase the risk of alcohol abuse. Learn the safe and…
Survey: People in the Western U.S. Using Alcohol to Cope with Stress, Mental Illness, but Avoiding Concerns
The Recovery Village analyzed survey responses from the western U.S. to find stress and mental illness behind alcohol use, but…