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23 Jan Alcohol Addiction, Drug Effects Why Alcohol Causes Hangover Anxiety (Hangxiety) January 7, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Hangxiety combines physical hangover symptoms with feelings of anxiety and dread. Alcohol impacts brain chemicals... Continue reading
24 Dec Alcohol Addiction, Drug Effects What Is Wet Brain Syndrome (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome)? December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Wet Brain Syndrome is caused by chronic alcohol abuse and thiamine deficiency. Early intervention can prevent sev... Continue reading
12 Dec Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Alzheimer's, Dementia Does Alcohol Use Addiction Accelerate Alzheimer’s Progression? November 25, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Alcohol use disorder (AUD) may accelerate cognitive decline and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease progression... Continue reading