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While most people with a friend or family member with alcohol use disorder (AUD) mean well, it can be easy…
Key Takeaways The symptom stages for alcohol withdrawal vary, but usually follow a typical timeline that peaks within a few…
Key Takeaways Alcohol can be detected in your breath, urine, blood, saliva, and hair for different lengths of time.The only…
Key Takeaways Drinking plenty of water can help prevent dehydration from vomiting during alcohol withdrawal.Eating bland foods like bananas, rice,…
According to FDA guidelines, pure vanilla extract must contain at least 35% alcohol.Since it’s an extract, very little alcohol is…
I’ve taken a daily Zyrtec pill for as long as I can remember, and I typically head straight to my…
Key Takeaways The CIWA protocol helps healthcare professionals assess and manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms.The protocol’s scoring system guides the intensity…
Key Takeaways A CDT blood test checks for levels of carbohydrate-deficient transferrin, which can reveal heavy alcohol use.The CDT test…
One too many glasses of rosé might not be the only thing to blame for those horrible hangovers — you…
How Alcohol Affects Eosinophilic EsophagitisAs mentioned, drinking alcohol may not cause noticeable symptoms for everyone with EoE, but some may…