Addressing denial element in addiction

May 5, 2017

Addressing denial element in addiction by coming to terms with the problem in good time

Addressing denial element in addiction: Various signs and symptoms of substance abuse

When dealing with substance abuse, the very first point of action should be addressing denial element where applicable. And having done so, doctor Dalal Akoury MD, a veteran addiction expert and also the founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Health Resource Center says that, the next step is to move further and trace the various signs and symptoms of substance abuse in your life. In other words, if you’re wondering whether you have a substance abuse problem, the following questions may be of help. Depending on how you respond to them will give an indication whether you have a drinking problem or your drug use is a problem. In other words, when your response has more yes than no then chances are that you have a problem which needs to be fixed immediately.

Do you ever feel bad, guilty, or ashamed about your drinking or drug use?
Do you ever tell lies about how much or how often you drink or use drugs?
Have your alcohol or drug use gotten you into trouble at work or with the law?
Has your alcohol or drug use caused problems in your relationships, as in marriage, workplace?
Have members of your family or friends showed concern about your alcohol or drug use?
Have you ever blacked out from drinking or drug use?
Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking or drug use?
Have you tried to cut back, but just couldn’t?
On more than one occasion, have you done or said something while drunk or high that you later regretted and wished you didn’t?

Addressing denial element in addiction: Co-occurring disorders and depression

The mental health problems that most commonly co-occur with substance abuse are depression, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder. The others may include:

Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
Loss of interest in daily activities
Inability to experience pleasure
Appetite or weight changes
Sleep changes
Loss of energy
Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Concentration problems
Anger, physical pain, and reckless behavior (especially in men)

Addressing denial element in addiction: Mania in bipolar disorder

Feelings of euphoria or extreme irritability
Unrealistic, grandiose beliefs
Decreased need for sleep
Increased energy
Rapid speech and racing thoughts
Impaired judgment and impulsivity
Hyperactivity
Anger or rage

Addressing denial element in addiction: Anxiety

Excessive tension and worry
Feeling restless or jumpy
Irritability or feeling “on edge”
Racing heart or shortness of breath
Nausea, trembling, or dizziness
Muscle tension, headaches
Trouble concentrating
Insomnia

Finally, it amazes me how we often get the best information and fail to implement them. We all want to live healthy lives free from all manner of addictions and mental health complications but on the other hand, we find it difficult to conform to certain standards of life that are deemed healthy and productive. That really amazes me, however knowing that these drugs are very addictive, we have a duty to change things professionally. When you visit us at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, we will evaluate your individual conditions and professionally administer treatment to your individual needs that will leave you full of life free from addiction and ready to go places. You can talk to us today by calling doctor Dalal Akoury to schedule for your appointment.

Addressing denial element in addiction: Various signs and symptoms of substance abuse

Widening alcoholism understanding

May 5, 2017

Widening alcoholism understanding to everyone for people to make informed decisions

Widening alcoholism understanding: Interconnected factors of alcohol abuse

Because of the many interconnected factors, widening alcoholism understanding or awareness becomes necessary. Such interconnected factors may include genetics, how you were raised, your social environment, and your emotional health. Some racial groups like American Indians and Native Alaskans, are more at risk than others of developing alcohol addiction. People who have a family history of alcoholism or who associate closely with heavy drinkers are more likely to develop drinking problems. And remember that, those who had suffered from the mental health problems like anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder are also at risk of alcohol addiction because alcohol may be used to self-medicate. That now brings us to the indicators alcoholism problems.

Widening alcoholism understanding: Do you have a drinking problem?

According to the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, one is likely to have a drinking problem if the individual is…

Feeling guilty or ashamed about his or her drinking.
Lie to others or hide their drinking habits.
Have friends or family members who are worried about their drinking.
Need to drink in order to relax or feel better.
Blackout or forgetting what you did while you was drinking.
Regularly drink more than they intended to.

Since drinking is so common in many cultures and the effects vary so widely from person to person, it’s not always easy to figure out where the line between social drinking and problem drinking is. The bottom line is how alcohol affects you. If your drinking is causing problems in your life, you have a drinking problem.

Widening alcoholism understanding: Signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse

We may not address conclusively the various signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse in this article but are only going to introduce that in brief. The in-depth discussion about this will carry into the next article. Meaning that we still have more in store for you at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury. In the meantime, it may not be easy for ordinary patients to make a clear distinction between alcohol abuse and alcoholism or alcohol dependence, however, this can be done by the substance abuse experts in the sense that unlike alcoholics, alcohol abusers have some ability to set limits on their drinking. However, this does not absolve them from the destructiveness or addictiveness of this substance instead their alcohol use still puts them at risk of self-destructive and dangerous to themselves or others as well. Finally as an individual who is looking for health, you must not allow this problem to take control over your life, seek help today by scheduling an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury today meanwhile if you are a professional doctor, nurse, addiction therapist etc. you certainly don’t want to miss the upcoming conference of great professionals in August. For all the inquiries about this great heath conference, you can reach the following for more insight

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Drug free pregnancy saves life

May 4, 2017

Drug free pregnancy saves life of both the mother and the child

Drug free pregnancy saves life: Effects of drugs on the baby

The damages that comes with drug addiction is one that we cannot allow to befall our unborn children. That is why we must ensure a drug free pregnancy to save lives and protect it for the future. The connection point being the placenta must be free from all substances. When this is achieved, the flow of oxygen and blood will not be hindered. Early in pregnancy, some drugs may affect your baby’s development and as a result, your baby may not grow as well as is expected in your uterus (womb). We all understand the significance of drug addiction and the life of the baby. This is not something that can be wished away. And talking to doctor Dalal Akoury MD President and founder of AWAREmed health and wellness resource center, it is evident that illegal drugs will cause problems later in pregnancy. And as a matter of fact, the use of such drugs can affect how well the placenta works.

With drugs in the system, the risk in the placenta may come from the side of your uterus causing severe bleeding a process known as placental abruption which can be serious. Because of the bleeding, the placental abruption can be life-threatening for you and your baby. Besides, your baby may have withdrawal symptoms if you were taking drugs regularly during pregnancy. This can cause longer stay of the baby in the hospital so that nurses and doctors can check him or her for the right treatment.

Drug free pregnancy saves the life: What those who took drugs before being pregnant?

The common denominator for women is what happens to them and their unborn children if they were taking drugs before pregnancy! It is true that many people take drugs as part of their social life. However, if you took a drug without realizing you were pregnant on a one-off occasion, then you don’t have to worry because it’s very unlikely that it will have any effect on your baby. But, if illegal drugs are part of your life and you become an addict, you must seek help immediately to improve the outlook for you and your baby.

One of the most serious problems for your baby is withdrawal symptoms when she is born. Your baby will need special care in the hospital if she has withdrawal symptoms. As she grows older, your child may have behavioral problems. Experts are yet to establish the effects on growth and intelligence but there are indications that these may also cause some effects both for you and the baby. Finally, your life and that of your baby are priceless. You may be finding it difficult to face your addiction problem and so you hide and suffer in silence. This will not help, doctor Akoury founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center with you in mind. We have a team of experienced professionals waiting to help you face this giant before you. All you need to do on your part is to schedule an appointment with doctor Akoury and you will never regret making this decision.

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Defeating alcoholism mechanisms

May 2, 2017

Defeating alcoholism mechanisms all start by seeking treatment timely

Defeating alcoholism mechanisms: How effective is moderate drinking?

In all media, alcohol is advertised with a disclaimer that “excess alcohol is harmful to your health.” This begs the question, what is excess and what is moderate? When health is being compromised, we must stand out and put all our energies in defeating alcoholism mechanisms. Let me ask you again, how effective is moderate drinking? Do you have any control when alcohol takes over your brain systems captive? Addict or not alcohol is poisonous and there is not the good level of poison. Speaking to doctor Dalal Akoury MD President and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, we must all be active in finding solutions by administering treatment to the victims. It is only this way that we will make progress in realizing the ultimate goal of defeating alcoholism mechanisms.

Defeating alcoholism mechanisms: Expert’s contributions in eliminating alcohol addiction

For this assignment to be done above board, doctor Akoury who is one of the leading pioneers in natural and holistic addiction treatment in the region and beyond together with her team of experts are conducting annual Educational, Functional and Integrative Addiction conference for professionals including doctors, counselors, nurses and addiction therapists. The conferences are tailored to address the pertinent addiction related complications and give them the very holistic treatment solutions that will simultaneously deliver their productive life back to them as well as putting more cash into the pockets of those professionals who will be attending. That is to say, the knowledge you will get from our team of experienced experts will be very useful for you in your various clinics as you administer treatment, you your clients.

Finally, the question we ask, are you a practicing professional out there and you are looking for the opportunity to meet your colleagues across the globe for a fact-finding mission. If this describes you, then this new frontier in Addiction Medicine is all you need for your breakthrough. The conferences are always conducted by the most influential group of leading professional visionaries each specializing in the latest advances in natural and integrative addiction medicine. This is such an opportunity you don’t want to miss. You can always find out with doctor Dalal Akoury when the next conference is scheduled for you planning purposes.

In the meantime doctor, Akoury acknowledges that it’s not always easy to see or to detect when your drinking has crossed the line from moderate or social use to problem drinking. When you consume alcohol to cope with certain difficulties or to avoid feeling bad, you need to be very careful because if this describes your situation, you’re certainly in a potentially dangerous territory. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can sneak up in your life anytime, it’s important to be aware of the warning signs and take steps to cut back if you recognize them. How then do you do that? Understanding the true position of the problem is the first step to overcoming it. And for purposes of defeating alcoholism mechanisms, you can schedule an appointment with doctor Akoury now for help.

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Cancer disease development

May 2, 2017

Cancer disease development can be traced from very many ways including drug addiction

Cancer disease development: Types of cancer

Research findings have established that there is a strong scientific consensus of an association between alcohol drinking and several types of cancer. In its Report on Carcinogens, the National Toxicology Program of the US Department of Health and Human Services lists consumption of alcoholic beverages as a known human carcinogen. The research evidence indicates that the more alcohol a person drinks regularly over time, the higher his or her risk of cancer disease development in their lives. The effects are fatal when accounting for deaths resulting from the consumption of alcohol. From the available statistics, it was estimated that in 2009 about 3.5% of cancer deaths in the United State, were alcohol related. That percentage represents about 19500 people dying from this scourge. Experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury while studying the formation of different types of cancer, established that there is an emerging pattern of alcohol consumption and developing cancer including the following types:

Cancer disease development: Head and neck cancer

Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for certain head and neck cancers, particularly cancers of the oral cavity (excluding the lips), pharynx (throat), and larynx (voice box). People who consume 50 or more grams of alcohol per day (approximately 3.5 or more drinks per day) have at least two to three times’ greater risk of developing these cancers than nondrinkers. The matter is even more complicated where the patient is also smoking thereby increasing the risk even much higher.

Esophageal cancer

The consumption of alcohol poses a major risk factor for a particular type of esophageal cancer commonly known as esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Besides that, individuals who inherit a deficiency in an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol also have significantly increased risks of alcohol-related esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Liver cancer

Alcohol consumption is an independent risk factor for, and a primary cause of, liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). (Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus are the other major causes of liver cancer.)

Cancer disease development: Breast cancer

Ideally, no study about types of cancer can be done without touching on the breast cancer which is one of the most discussed types of cancer globally. In our case study following more than 100 epidemiological studies whose objective was to find any link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer, it was established in most of these studies that breast cancer is closely linked to alcohol intake. A meta-analysis of more than half of these studies revealed that women who drunk more than 45 grams of alcohol daily (3 drinks) had 1.5 times the risk of developing breast cancer compared to nondrinkers. The risk of breast cancer was, however, higher across all levels of alcohol intake. That is to say for every 10 grams of alcohol consumed daily (slightly less than one drink), researchers observed a small (7 percent) increase in the risk of breast cancer.

Finally, alcohol abuse is a threat to life as it introduces cancer into your life. You can have this prevented or corrected by seeking for immediate help from the experts at of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center by scheduling an appointment today and doctor Akoury will professionally and personally handle your condition.

Cancer disease development: Types of cancer

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