Alcohol-induced headaches are not solely caused by the alcohol itself; several other factors can significantly contribute to their severity and frequency. Understanding these contributing factors is crucial for developing effective preventative strategies. These factors often interact synergistically with alcohol, meaning their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual impacts. Perhaps you are […]
Can You Be Allergic to Alcohol? Understanding Alcohol Intolerance and Its Causes
While both are reactions to alcohol and can sometimes cause similar symptoms, they are different issues. “Development of hives or red bumps are commonly due to a reaction to histamines that can’t be broken down,” says Dr. Glatter. It’s the inability to metabolize these histamines that can cause an allergic reaction or flare-up, he says. […]
6 ways drinking alcohol can affect the body
(These may be micro-awakenings that the sleeper doesn’t even remember—but they still interrupt the flow, and quality, of sleep.) During the second half of the night, sleep architecture shifts again away from normal, with less time spent in slow wave sleep. The rebound effect may include more time in REM—a lighter sleep stage from which […]
Understanding Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: A Comparative Study
AUD, on the other hand, is a formal condition your physician can diagnose you with. The terms “alcoholic” and “alcoholism” are popular among adherents of 12-step programs like AA. “AUD” is not a term you are likely to hear at an average AA meeting, though plenty of other recovery programs and groups do use this […]
Weed and alcohol: What happens when you mix them
Drinking alcohol and getting high at the same time – sometimes known as “crossfading” – can enhance the effects of both and potentially lead to some real side effects. It’s possible to develop an emotional and/or physical dependence on both substances. Adolescents who use marijuana and alcohol together are more likely to develop drug and […]