28 Mar Alcohol Addiction National Alcohol Screening Day to Assess Alcohol Use Disorder July 25, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways National Alcohol Screening Day helps people check their drinking habits and see if they may need help. Alcohol sc... Continue reading
25 Mar Alcohol Addiction Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: What is Cirrhosis? July 25, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Cirrhosis is the most severe stage of alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) and occurs due to long-term alcohol use. ... Continue reading
13 Feb Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction CIWA-AR Score for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Assessment July 25, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways The CIWA-AR score is a tool used to measure the severity of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. It helps doctors assess ... Continue reading
23 Jan Alcohol Addiction, Drug Effects Why Alcohol Causes Hangover Anxiety (Hangxiety) July 25, 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)? July 25, 2025 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? July 25, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Alcohol use disorder (AUD) may accelerate cognitive decline and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease progression... Continue reading