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    Topamax and Alcohol Cravings: A First-Timer’s Guide (With How Silvermist Helps)

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    If you're thinking about getting help for alcohol use, maybe you've never been in treatment before. You might hear about Topamax® (generic: topiramate) as one [...]

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    The Risky Mix: Energy Drinks and Alcohol 

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    Energy drinks are designed to wake you up. Alcohol, on the other hand, is a depressant that slows you down. On their own, each can [...]

  • Why Recovering Alcoholics Use Alcohol-Free Mouthwash and Medications 

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    Recovery from alcohol addiction involves more than just quitting drinking. It requires a complete lifestyle shift—one that includes being mindful of everything that enters the [...]

  • Powdered Alcohol: What It Is and Why It’s So Dangerous 

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    Most people are familiar with alcohol in its liquid form—beer, wine, spirits—but in recent years, a new version of alcohol raised red flags among health [...]

  • “Wine Mom” Culture: What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Get Help 

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    You’ve probably seen the memes: “It’s not drinking alone if your kids are home,” or mugs and T-shirts declaring, “Mama needs her wine.” This is [...]

  • What Is Hangxiety? The Link Between Alcohol and Anxiety 

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    You wake up after a night of drinking with more than just a headache or a dry mouth—you feel overwhelmed, anxious, maybe even panicked. Your [...]

  • What Happens When You Mix Dramamine and Alcohol? 

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    Maybe you took Dramamine before a cruise, then had a drink at the bar without thinking twice. Or you popped a motion sickness tablet before [...]

  • Do Alcoholics Get Hangovers? 

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    Waking up with a pounding headache, dry mouth, nausea and a sense of regret is something many drinkers can relate to. But what happens when [...]

  • Why Does Your Heart Race When You Drink Alcohol? 

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    For many people, having a drink or two might seem harmless. But if you've ever felt your heart pounding faster than usual after drinking alcohol, [...]

  • AA “Friends of Bill” and Its Significance in the Alcoholics Anonymous Community 

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    In the world of recovery from alcohol addiction, support groups play a crucial role in the healing process. One term you might hear frequently within [...]

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    Try Dry January: A Fresh Start

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    The new year is a great time to make changes in your life. One popular way to start the year is with Dry January. This [...]

  • What is an Unhealthy Relationship with Alcohol? 

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    Having a healthy relationship with alcohol means being able to drink in moderation and knowing when to stop. However, many individuals develop unhealthy patterns of [...]

  • Why Does Alcohol Give Me a Headache?

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    Alcohol consumption is often associated with headaches. The "hangover" headache experienced the morning after a night of heavy drinking is especially notorious. But why does [...]

  • 9 Signs That Someone Is a High Functioning Alcoholic

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    The term "high-functioning alcoholic" refers to individuals who maintain a façade of normalcy in their daily lives while secretly struggling with alcohol dependence. Despite their [...]

  • High-Functioning Alcoholism, Explained

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    sm is a complex condition that manifests differently from individual to individual. Some people struggle visibly with alcohol dependency, while others may appear to keep [...]

  • Is My Drinking Habit Turning Into An Addiction?

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    Alcohol consumption is a routinely common part of life in America. Most events, concerts and parties include the serving of alcohol to some extent. And [...]