How to help a friend or family member with addiction Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is never easy. You've realised that they might benefit from an alcohol intervention,…
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CBT for Addiction Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a very effective form of therapy used today in addiction treatment. It can help you find links between feelings and actions to…
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Starting an alcohol detox can often feel like the hardest step, as the first hurdle always looks the highest. No one starts off quitting alcohol by worrying about counselling and…
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What is Antabuse? Disulfiram, sold under the brand name Antabuse and Antabus, is a prescription drug to support complete abstinence from alcohol. Thanks to the success of Disulfiram in reducing…
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Understanding Thiamine Deficiency Chronic alcohol consumption or alcoholism can lead to thiamine deficiency, which can carry severe physical consequences if left untreated. Thiamine (Vitamin B1) plays an essential role in…
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Korsakoff Syndrome: Signs and treatments Korsakoff syndrome is a serious condition caused by heavy drinking sustained over a long period, leading to a deficiency in Thiamine, or Vitamin B1, in…
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What is Librium? This article looks at the medication Librium, what this drug is, how it can help in the short-term treatment of alcohol withdrawal, the possible side effects, and…
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Acamprosate (Campral) Acamprosate, also known as Campral, is a medication that is used as an accompaniment to therapy for the treatment of alcohol dependence and alcoholism. In 2014, acamprosate calcium…
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Sober October; are you game? Why not sign up for "Sober For October"? An exciting fund-raising effort is encouraging everyone to be booze-free for 31 days in October to support…
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Alcohol addiction is a difficult thing to live with. When someone is struggling with alcoholism, this may seriously impact their health and relationships. Alcohol addiction isn't just about excessive…
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Delirium Tremens Explained Delirium Tremens, more commonly known as the DTs, is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that most people recognise by the term. However, there's much more to…
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Liver disease from alcoholism Liver disease is a very general phrase that incorporates many different kinds of damage to the liver, and recognising liver disease symptoms early can be crucial.…
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