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3 Steps to Break the Boredom Drinking Loop

There are plenty of situations where having a drink is a great way to celebrate an accomplishment. Unfortunately, problems can surface if you use “I deserve it” to justify bored drinking. Hobbies give you goals, and if you especially enjoy them, you’ll be motivated to reach these goals. Why do we resort to drinking out […]

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Does Alcohol Weaken the Immune System? Yes, If You Drink Too Much

This binding triggers several biochemical processes that eventually lead to the destruction of the bacteria. These cells carry immune proteins (i.e., antibodies, or immunoglobulins) on their surface that recognize and bind to antigens. Like T cells, each B cell also recognizes only one specific antigen and becomes activated when it comes into what is Oxford […]

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Barbiturates Withdrawal & Treatment

They can exacerbate anxiety and induce paranoia, drowsiness, a rapid heartbeat, and irritability at larger doses. Remember that depending on tolerance, what one person perceives as a low dose may be a big dose for another. The use of baclofen outside of the recommended dosage, in combination with other depressants to enhance its effects, or […]