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Alcohol Withdrawal Panic Attacks
Alcohol Withdrawal can Trigger Panic Attacks Just one evening of reasonably heavy drinking can cause frightening alcohol withdrawal panic attacks. One of the most unpleasant effects of addiction to alcohol is the withdrawal that can happen when the consumption of alcohol is abruptly stopped. Not only can this lead to physical symptoms ranging from mild…
Read MoreHow to Stop Drinking Safely
How to Stop Drinking Safely is a Concern for Many Drinkers Are you worried about how to stop drinking safely and remove fear? If you are dependent on alcohol you might be wondering about how to escape the side effects of alcohol dependence and the damage that you can do to your life and your…
Read MoreOCD, Anxiety, and Alcohol: Everything You Need to Know
OCD and alcohol may be causing you unnecessary anxiety. OCD, anxiety and alcohol are often intertwined.
Read MoreThe Alcohol Addiction Cycle
Being able to overcome a dependence on alcohol mainly depends on your understanding of alcohol, how it can be addictive, and what the cycle usually involves. In this post, we are going to discuss the alcohol addiction cycle, what happens in each step, and what you can do to overcome your dependence on alcohol. The…
Read MoreBlackout Memories: How To Remember Blackout Drunk Episodes
What Happened Last Night? Trying to remember blackout memories and not being able to can be confusing and frightening. What did I say, what did I do? These are the two questions that are most often asked. Then we may find ourselves asking, Did I make a fool of myself? Did I upset anyone? Are…
Read MoreI Blackout After 2 Drinks – What’s Wrong with Me!
Blackout After 2 Drinks – What’s Wrong with Me! Can it really be possible to blackout after 2 drinks? Yes, it can. Blacking out can be a frightening experience. Waking up to fragmented memories and attempting to string them together can be harrowing. As founder of The Alcohol Coach and ex-blackout drinker, I remember not…
Read MoreThe Physiological Effects of Alcohol
Physiological Effects of Alcohol Transcript What happens after alcohol stops being consumed? What happens to my appetite? What can I expect to happen in the first few days, physiologically? And so the first thing I want to say is… please understand that all addiction is 95% psychological. So what that can mean and what that…
Read MoreAre you concerned about your current levels of alcohol consumption, and how it’s affecting your life?
How is alcohol affecting your life? If you are: an executive, high performer, high-level highly motivated individual, in the workplace, who is concerned about alcohol. The fact that you may be drinking too much. It’s affecting your performance, it’s affecting your motivation, your energy levels, and your self-esteem, it’s affecting the way you influence others…
Read MoreThings to Keep in Mind When Considering Alcohol Detox at Home
Typically, detox is the initial step in treating alcohol use disorder or alcoholism. Detoxification permits the body to acclimatize to the absence of alcohol. You or a loved one may be contemplating alcohol detox at home, but doing so can be dangerous. Typically, alcohol detox occurs in a hospital, detox facility, or alcohol rehabilitation clinic.…
Read MoreStaying Fine Without a Glass of Wine Every Night
Life continually upends us at the most unexpected times and in the most unexpected ways. When this occurs, we also learn strategies to relax and cope with these issues. Numerous studies have already demonstrated that having a glass of wine every night is not at all ‘harmless,’ even though this is one of the most…
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