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October 26, 2020

Is Alcohol a Depressant?

Alcohol is a legal, recreational drug that people often drink to feel better or to cope with their feelings. The effects of alcohol on the body range from stimulant to sedative, and long-term use could potentially alter a person’s brain chemistry. The classification of drugs is determined by their chemical targets within the brain, but alcohol causes different effects as

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September 14, 2020

What happens during an alcohol or drug detox?

When someone is addicted to alcohol or drugs, they will often need to go through a detoxification (detox) process, as an important first step in their recovery from addiction. Detox is based on the principle that someone who is physically unwell will struggle to tackle any underlying mental health problems. Therefore, the purpose of detox is to tackle the physical side of

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August 21, 2020

Why Can’t My Loved One Just Stop Abusing Drugs & Alcohol?

For friends and family members of someone in active addiction, the situation can feel like an exercise in insanity. The addicted person’s behaviour can seem more than perplexing, and downright illogical. The solution may be clear to loved ones – he or she needs to just stop using. But for the one struggling with active

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August 14, 2020

Alcohol addiction

Alcohol addiction is a mental disorder characterized by compulsive alcohol consumption, a loss of control over how much you drink, and difficulty coping when you’re not drinking. Otherwise known as alcohol use disorder, alcohol addiction often begins with social drinking that becomes heavier due to an increased tolerance and eventually results in alcohol dependence. People

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June 19, 2020

Impact of AOD on the workplace

Alcohol and other drugs (including prescribed, or over the counter medicine) can affect employee health and a person’s ability to work safely. It also impacts workplaces in several ways, including affecting relationships, safety, productivity and business reputation. • Alcohol and other drugs cost Australian workplaces an estimated $6 billion per year in lost productivity.1 •

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June 8, 2020

Teenage Alcohol Abuse and Treatment Guide

Use of alcohol by individuals under the age of 21 is a significant health concern in the United States. Illicit use of alcohol by young people represents the most common form of substance abuse in children and teenagers, and it is an enormous safety and health risk for these individuals. The ramifications of underage alcohol

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