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Double alcohol abuse and other drugs

June 30, 2017
Double alcohol abuse

Double alcohol abuse alongside other drugs is a time bomb waiting to explode if not treated

Double alcohol abuse alongside other drugs: Long-term effects of heavy drinking

Whichever way you look at alcohol consumption, you will rest assured that up to 98% will be negative effects. In fact of the benefits, more than three quarters are concoctions. Like for instance being talkative or gaining some level of confidence while under the influence of alcohol may be seen as a benefit but as soon as time lapses and sobriety resurface you lose it instantly. We can now say that double alcohol abuse alongside other drugs is dangerous. Let us look at some of the effects of alcohol alone without other drugs. People who drink heavily for a long time may experience the following:

  • Brain and nerve damage
  • High blood pressure and strokes
  • Liver disease
  • Damage to the fetus, for pregnant women
  • Diseases of the stomach, digestive system and pancreas
  • Breast cancer and throat cancer
  • Low sex hormone levels
  • Alcohol dependence

These are not experiences you would want to be associated with in life because they are not only bad but also life threatening. I will tell you without a second thought that if you’re taking alcohol today, the best action you can take for your dear life is to stop and seek help from the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the leadership of Doctor Dalal Akoury MD. You may not have known but it is said that there are some limited benefits of alcohol consumption particularly to the people age 45 and above, this should not motivate you into drinking if you’re not. You must not start drinking to try getting some of these health benefits instead you should keep off because you’re better off eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and avoiding smoking than the temptation of drinking.

Double alcohol abuse alongside other drugs: The dangers attached to alcohol and drugs used together

Now to the dangers of mixing alcohol with other drugs, doctor Akoury reiterates that the truth will never change, meaning that alcohol and other drugs don’t mix and any attempt to do so will have fatal consequences. Take for instance if you were to mix marijuana or club drugs (e.g. ecstasy, ketamine, GHB) with alcohol it will certainly be very difficult to make informed and smart decisions. You will be inconsistent problems with the authorities because you’re not in control of yourself. You are likely to get into dangerous situations, to be injured or to injure someone else in the process. In plain language, mixing alcohol with other substances is life threatening. Doing this may trigger your body to react violently causing severe pain, headaches, cramps or vomiting. This is the last thing you would want to do. DON’T mix alcohol with any other drug. Nonetheless, if you are already into it and you’re finding it difficult to quit, all is not lost for you. Scheduling an appointment with doctor Akoury today for the commencement of your recovery process will be the noble and you won’t regret doing so.

Double alcohol abuse alongside other drugs: Long-term effects of heavy drinking

 

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Forehead facial wrinkles

June 29, 2017
Forehead facial wrinkles

Forehead facial wrinkles do occur from various reasons but any damage created can be corrected professionally

Forehead facial wrinkles: Reviving your youthful appearance

Even though all of us wants to look youthful and avoid frowning faces with deep forehead facial wrinkles, our actions betrays this wish. Many people have subjected their skin to great dangers by exposing it to the skin and indulgence into drugs. How then do we keep a smooth forehead and generally the entire facial look? We spoke to doctor, Dalal Akoury over this interesting topic and with her professionalism, we want to help you get a wrinkled free forehead, face and generally the whole body. To start us off it is important to take note that wrinkles will remain wrinkles whether they appear on the forehead, face or any other part of the body. They are normally common for a number of reasons some of which may include the following:

The major causes of wrinkles are well known to all of us because we have contributed in forming them. And to eliminating them from the expert’s point of view, we will be looking primarily at the face and the forehead wrinkles. These are the most visible area of your face which automatically comes into immediate contact with the public and is particularly prone to wrinkle development and because of this many people often make attempts of hiding their wrinkled forehead either by wearing large hats or styling their hair to cover the forehead. The environment around us provides very many causes of wrinkles and the good news is that just as we have many causes there are also many ways to reduce and decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles on your face. Reaching out for the experts’ advice at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center will be necessary and I will encourage you to seek professional input from doctor, Akoury at convenience.

Forehead facial wrinkles: Processes leading to wrinkles

Even small amounts of UV radiation trigger the processes that can cause wrinkles:

  • Sunlight damages collagen fibers (the major protein that gives structure to the skin). Sunlight also damages elastin, a protein in the skin that normally maintains the springiness and strength of tissue beneath the skin.
  • In response to this sun-induced elastin damage, the body produces large amounts of enzymes called metalloproteinase.
  • Some of these enzymes degrade (break down) collagen. The result is an uneven formation (matrix) of disorganized collagen fibers called solar scars. Repetition of this abnormal skin rebuilding causes wrinkles.
  • An important event in this process is the over-production of oxidants, also called free radicals. Excessive amounts of oxidants damage the body’s cells and even alter their genetic material. Oxidation may contribute to wrinkling by activating the specific metalloproteinase that degrade connective tissue.

In addition to sunlight, other factors may hasten the formation of wrinkles for example:

  • Cigarette Smoking – Smoking produces oxygen-free radicals, which accelerate wrinkles and aging skin disorders, and increase the risk for non-melanoma skin cancers. Studies also suggest that smoking and subsequent oxidation produce higher levels of metalloproteinase, the enzymes associated with wrinkles.
  • Air Pollution – Ozone, a common air pollutant, may be a particular problem for the skin, and deplete an important antioxidant, Vitamin E.

Forehead facial wrinkles: Reviving your youthful appearance

 

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Stopping alcohol drinking

June 26, 2017
Stopping alcohol drinking

Stopping alcohol drinking temptation can be difficult but with professional help, it is made easier

Stopping alcohol drinking temptation: Common health conditions

You must have been told that a little alcohol is good for your digestion and that it is better to take this substance responsible or moderately. I have equally been told the same. But wait a moment, are there consequences of doing so? Why then are we warned in every advertisement that alcohol consumption is harmful to your health? This is what we want to address in this article even as we seek for ways of stopping alcohol drinking for a better health. According to the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD. It all begins with understanding the effects of alcohol addiction before taking actions of defeating the problem.

Effects on the Lungs

Pneumonia – Over time, chronic alcoholism can cause severe reductions in white blood cells, which increase the risk for community-acquired pneumonia i.e. pneumonia acquired outside of hospitals or nursing homes. When patients are inebriated they are also at risk for aspiration of mucus from the airways, causing pneumonia. Patients who abuse alcoholism have a greater risk for developing severe pneumonia. It is therefore advisable that patients with alcohol dependence receive an annual pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination and so when you start seeing signs like high fever, cough and stabbing chest pains you must consult with your doctor immediately.

Skin, Muscle, and Bone Disorders

Severe alcoholism is associated with osteoporosis i.e. loss of bone density, muscular deterioration, skin sores, and itching. Women often seem to face a higher risk than men for damage to muscles, including muscles of the heart, from the toxic effects of alcohol.

Stopping alcohol drinking temptation: Reproduction and Fetal Development

Sexual Function and Fertility – Alcoholism increases levels of the female hormone estrogen and reduces levels of the male hormone testosterone, factors that possibly contribute to erectile dysfunction and enlarged breasts in men, and infertility in women. Such changes may also be responsible for the higher risks for absent periods and abnormal uterine bleeding in women with alcoholism.

Drinking during Pregnancy and Effects on the Infant – there is no safe drinking when it comes to pregnant mothers. That which you call moderate amounts of alcohol is more than enough to cause damaging effects on the development of the fetus in several ways like low birth weight and an increased risk of miscarriage. High amounts can cause fetal alcohol syndrome a condition that can cause mental and growth retardation. Although there is no specific amount of alcohol intake, the risk of developing the syndrome is increased depending on the time of alcohol exposure during pregnancy, a pattern of drinking (four or more drinks per occasion), and how often alcohol consumption occurs.

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Moderate alcohol consumption may help protect the hearts of adults with type 2 diabetes. Heavy drinking, however, is associated with obesity, which is a risk factor for this form of diabetes. In addition, alcohol can cause hypoglycemia, a drop in blood sugar, which is especially dangerous for people with diabetes who are taking insulin. Intoxicated diabetics may not be able to recognize symptoms of hypoglycemia. The list is endless and we are still going to address the two below in our next article so keep reading and be the first to know. But in the meantime, if you have any concern over this discussion, you can call doctor Akoury for more professional input.

  • Central and Peripheral Nervous System and Mental Functioning
  • Vitamins and mineral deficiencies

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Alcoholism signs and symptoms

June 23, 2017
Alcoholism signs

Alcoholism signs and symptoms need to be identified in good time for the commencement of treatment immediately

Alcoholism signs and symptoms: Compulsive behaviors

Substance abuse experts make a distinction between alcohol abuse and alcoholism in the sense that, unlike alcoholics, alcohol abusers have some ability to set limits on their drinking. But even with that, their alcohol use is still self-destructive and dangerous to themselves and others. Knowledge of alcoholism signs and symptoms is important. You can identify victims in many ways including:

  • Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities at home, work, or school because of your drinking. For example, performing poorly at work, flunking classes, neglecting your kids, or skipping out on commitments because you’re hung over.
  • Using alcohol in situations where it’s physically dangerous, such as drinking and driving, operating machinery while intoxicated, or mixing alcohol with prescription medication against doctor’s orders.
  • Experiencing repeated legal problems on account of your drinking. For example, getting arrested for driving under the influence or for drunk and disorderly conduct.
  • Continuing to drink even though your alcohol use is causing problems in your relationships. Getting drunk with your buddies, for example, even though you know your wife will be very upset or fighting with your family because they dislike how you act when you drink.
  • Drinking as a way to relax or de-stress. Many drinking problems start when people use alcohol to self-soothe and relieve stress. Getting drunk after every stressful day, for example, or reaching for a bottle every time you have an argument with your spouse or boss.

Alcoholism Signs and symptoms: The path from alcohol abuse to alcoholism

According to the experts from AWAREmed health center under the leadership of Doctor Dalal Akoury MD, it is important noting that even though alcohol affects everybody, it is not that all alcohol abusers become full-blown alcoholics, it is a big risk factor. Sometimes alcoholism develops suddenly in response to a stressful change, such as a breakup, retirement, or another loss. Other times, it gradually creeps up on you as your tolerance to alcohol increases. If you’re a binge drinker or you drink every day, the risks of developing alcoholism are greater.

Alcoholism signs and symptoms: Signs and symptoms of alcoholism

Alcoholism is the most severe form of problem drinking. Alcoholism involves all the symptoms of alcohol abuse, but it also involves another element: physical dependence on alcohol. If you rely on alcohol to function or feel physically compelled to drink, you’re an alcoholic.

Tolerance

Do you have to drink a lot more than you used to in order to get buzzed or to feel relaxed? Can you drink more than other people without getting drunk? These are signs of tolerance, which can be an early warning sign of alcoholism. Tolerance means that, over time, you need more and more alcohol to feel the same effects.

Withdrawal

Do you need a drink to steady the shakes in the morning? Drinking to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms is a sign of alcoholism and a huge red flag. When you drink heavily, your body gets used to the alcohol and experiences withdrawal symptoms if it’s taken away. These include:

  • Anxiety
  • Trembling
  • Sweating
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Insomnia
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache

Finally, in severe cases, withdrawal from alcohol can also involve hallucinations, confusion, seizures, fever, and agitation. These symptoms can be dangerous, and that is why consulting with AWAREmed Health Center from time to time is the best option for your guaranteed health and comfort.

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Detecting alcoholism manifestations

June 22, 2017
Detecting alcoholism manifestations

Detecting alcoholism manifestations in one’s life is essential and will help solve many domestic problems

Detecting alcoholism manifestations: Self-Testing

Am I an alcoholic? This is a very good question tailored towards preventing, treating and detecting alcoholism manifestations in one’s life. It is by asking such question and getting the right responses that will help in finding a permanent solution to the scourge of alcoholism. Speaking to the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the leadership of Doctor Dalal Akoury MD, it is evident that sometimes it can be hard to draw the line between safe alcohol use and alcohol abuse or dependence. Professionally doctor Akoury registers that there are several ways of detecting alcoholism presence in life. She suggests that you can carry out a self-testing method to ascertain whether you are alcoholic or not. Professionally, you may have a problem with alcohol if you answer “yes” to some of the following questions:

  • Do you need to drink a lot more for you to feel the effects of alcohol?
  • Do you suffer guilty about your drinking?
  • Do you become short-tempered or violent when you’re drinking?
  • Do you have problems at school or work because of drinking?
  • Do you think it might be better if you cut back on your drinking?

Depending on how you respond to the above, a yes answer could point to the direction of alcoholism. Besides the self-testing, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence also offers more comprehensive self-tests which can help you assess whether you have a problem with alcohol. Away from the test doctor Akoury advice that you can also consult with your physician in very many ways for a professional diagnosis.

Detecting alcoholism manifestations: Professional diagnosis

Your doctor or healthcare provider can diagnose alcoholism by carrying out a physical exam and ask you questions about your drinking habits. Like for instance, your doctor may ask if you:

  • Drive when you’re drunk
  • Have experienced blackouts as a result of your drinking
  • Have missed work or have lost a job as a result of your drinking
  • Have tried to cut back on your drinking but could not
  • Need more alcohol to feel “drunk” when you drink

Typically, a diagnosis of alcoholism does not require any other type of diagnostic test. Chance are that your doctor may order for a blood test to check your liver function if you show signs or symptoms of liver disease. This is because alcohol abuse can cause serious and lasting damage to your liver. Remember that it is your liver which is responsible for removing toxins from your blood and so when you drink too much, your liver will have difficulties in filtering the alcohol and other toxins from your bloodstream which can lead to liver disease and other complications.

Detecting alcoholism manifestations: How is alcoholism treated?

Treatment for alcoholism varies, but each method is meant to help you stop drinking altogether (abstinence). Treatment may occur in stages and can include the following:

  • Counseling to solve emotional complications
  • Detoxification or withdrawal for the elimination of alcohol in the body
  • Medical treatment for alcoholism-related health complications
  • Medications to help control addiction
  • Rehabilitation to learn new coping skills and behaviors
  • Support groups, including 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Finally, you can prevent alcoholism by limiting your alcohol intake. This may not be easy (detecting alcoholism presence) but consulting with doctor Dalal Akoury will make it much easier for you. Your health is more important than anything else and therefore scheduling that appointment will be a good start towards your recovery process.

Detecting alcoholism manifestations: Self-Testing

 

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