• Young black woman laying in bed experiencing hangxiety after consuming too much alcohol the night prior

    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 [...]

  • Happy senior couple on a yacht drinking alcohol and mixing it with dramamine

    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 [...]

  • Young woman waking up after a night of drinking

    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 [...]

  • Sad senior man drinking beer on the bar worried cause his heart just started racing

    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, [...]

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    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 [...]

  • Overturned glasses, empty bottles, corks and text dry january on gray background

    Try Dry January: A Fresh Start

    727 words|3.6 min read|

    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 [...]

  • Selective focus of stressed woman and alcohol depended man with wine bottle on kitchen

    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 [...]

  • Man with headache rubbing forehead

    Why Does Alcohol Give Me a Headache?

    680 words|3.4 min read|

    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

  • Depressed young man lost in his thoughts sitting on psychiatric examination bad. Life after divorce. Sad man after being fired

    High-Functioning Alcoholism, Explained

    641 words|3.2 min read|

    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 [...]

  • Illustration of man imprisoned in a bottle of alcohol, surreal addiction abstract concept

    Is My Drinking Habit Turning Into An Addiction?

    806 words|4 min read|

    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 [...]

  • partial view of depressed man with glass of whiskey and handful of pills

    Risks of Mixing Alcohol and Gabapentin 

    387 words|1.9 min read|

    Learn about the risks, potential health complications and the importance of seeking professional help. Silvermist Recovery offers specialized addiction treatment programs to support individuals struggling with alcohol and gabapentin misuse.

  • Two young male cyclists taking a break of bicycle ride in the city park talking.

    Sober Socialization in Recovery: Why is it Important?

    921 words|4.6 min read|

    Sober Socialization: Why Does it Matter?  Similarly to many other animals on the planet, humans are social creatures by nature. Wolves live in packs, horses [...]

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    Understanding Alcohol-Induced Psychosis

    503 words|2.5 min read|

    Alcohol-induced psychosis is a severe mental health condition that can emerge in individuals who consume excessive amounts of alcohol, either during intoxication, withdrawal or as [...]

  • Moung man stands on a park alley and holds his hand to his sternum, he is in pain

    Why Does My Heart Race When I Drink Alcohol?

    490 words|2.5 min read|

    Feeling your heart race after consuming alcohol is a common phenomenon. This physical reaction may seem uncomfortable or puzzling, but understanding the reasons behind alcohol [...]

  • Asian depression man feeling heart broken and drinking beer in a bar. Attractive male sitting on counter bar, holding a bottle of alcohol feeling loneliness, drunk and hangover alone at night club.

    Why Don’t I Get Hangovers?

    837 words|4.2 min read|

    If you frequently consume alcohol without experiencing hangovers, it might initially seem like a fortunate quirk. However, this lack of hangover symptoms could be a [...]