Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Outpatient Management
These symptoms occur as a person’s body adjusts to the absence of alcohol in their system. And while symptoms typically improve within 5 days, some individuals may experience prolonged symptoms. Seek medical assistance if your physical symptoms last for a week or longer. The symptoms you’re experiencing may not be the result of alcohol withdrawal […]
What Is a “Functioning Alcoholic”? Signs, Dangers, Help
The reasons for this vary, of course, and will not bother most people beyond a bit of annoyance. However, becoming irrationally upset at an event that traditionally serves alcohol—a wedding, New Year’s party, or sporting event—is one of the recognizable behaviors of an alcoholic. In some cases, they will make passive-aggressive comments about the lack […]
How Long Does It Take to Detox from Alcohol? Timeline and More
Methamphetamine use can cause emotional instability, mood swings, and even psychosis. By removing the drug from your system, you can regain emotional stability and experience an improved sense of well-being. Over time, methamphetamine use leads to a depletion of dopamine in your brain, causing a range of negative effects such as depression, anxiety, and difficulty […]
One Year Sober: What To Expect & Benefits
“Sobriety” is a word whose 12-step misuse now pervades our entire culture, along with ruining addiction treatment. Mind Matters is a collaborative blog written by Menninger staff and an occasional invited guest to increase awareness about mental health. Launched in 2019, Mind Matters is curated and edited by an expert clinical team, which is led […]
