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PTSD & Alcohol Blackout Blackout Drinking Uniquely Affects Veterans

That’s because memories are unstable and vulnerable to change early after an event. Once those memories get locked in, even if they contain inaccurate details, they will remain that way. Friends and police interviews can add to memory contamination, as well as a constant stream of news reports about similar incidents. PTSD Symptoms, Emotion Dysregulation, […]

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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Outpatient Management

If you already have alcohol use disorder, it’s important to seek counseling and medical care as soon as possible. The goal is to safely and gradually decrease your dependence on alcohol so that you can resume your daily life. Patients presenting with alcohol withdrawal syndrome should receive thiamine and folate supplementation as they are often nutritionally deficient.

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Signs & Symptoms of Addiction Physical & Mental

Irrespective of the individual, addiction may cause people to act out of character. Drug-seeking behavior induced by cravings and withdrawal symptoms and structural changes in the brain cause a series of negative behavioral traits. One of the most important factors influencing attractiveness of regular substance abuse is the existence of significant opportunities for establishing goals

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