Most prescription drugs come with a warning to not consume alcohol while taking the drug. And many people disregard this warning without apparent consequence. But mixing alcohol with other drugs, whether prescription or illicit, can lead to serious health complications–not to mention a substance use disorder. If you are misusing substances like this and you...
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Numerous factors contribute to the development of alcohol use disorder (AUD), which is often referred to as alcohol addiction. Understanding your background and what risk factors could impact your future is essential. Genetics, environment, and mental health factors can all contribute to your likelihood of developing an alcohol addiction. However, even if you...
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Having a drink seems like a simple enough activity until you find yourself unable to stop and completely overwhelmed by how drinking is affecting your health, relationships, and work. Alcohol misuse impacts the brain in multiple ways, compromising not only your ability to make decisions but also to control your actions. How Does Alcohol Change the Brain? Alcohol...
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Does alcohol addiction make you more likely to develop behavioral addictions, such as gambling, shopping, or exercise addiction? Studies say yes. An international research team from Yale University looked at various factors that contribute to the onset of addiction. They found that several genes and their variants can trigger both substance use disorders and...
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