Insights on alcohol reduction and mental wellness

Alcohol Face Bloat: Why Your Face Looks Puffy After Drinking?

Learn why alcohol causes facial bloating, the science behind puffy face after drinking, and effective strategies to reduce alcohol-related facial swelling.

How Long Alcohol Poisoning Actually Lasts? The Life-Threatening Reality

Learn how long alcohol poisoning lasts, what affects recovery time, and why immediate medical attention is crucial. Understand the timeline and treatment process.

The Terrifying Brain Damage From Drinking That Nobody Talks About

Learn the medical definition of "wet brain" (Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome), its causes, symptoms, and why early treatment is critical for preventing permanent brain damage.

What Really Happens When You Go Through an Alcohol Evaluation?

Learn how an alcohol evaluation works, why accuracy matters, and how these assessments determine treatment needs. Understand the process and prepare effectively.

What Is Naltrexone? The 30-Year-Old Breakthrough Still Unknown to Most Drinkers

Naltrexone is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Studies have shown that naltrexone effectively reduces heavy drinking, frequency of drinking, alcohol cravings, and the likelihood of relapse. It is available in 50-milligram (mg) oral tablets, typically taken daily.

Why Online Naltrexone Should Assist Therapists, Not Replace Them

Medication-assisted treatments like naltrexone are very effective for alcohol use disorder, but here’s why therapists should still be part of the process.