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What Causes Shaking After Drinking Alcohol

When these mineral concentrations fall outside normal ranges, muscles become irritable and prone to spasms. Beyond immediate effects, the body can adapt to the regular presence of alcohol, leading to physical dependence. When alcohol intake is suddenly reduced or stopped after prolonged heavy consumption, the body undergoes a state of alcohol withdrawal. Dehydration and Electrolyte …

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Addiction Recovery Meditations

Content The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health Drug and Alcohol Rehab Mindfulness and Meditation in Recovery Integrating meditation into daily life Understanding the Role of Meditation and Mindfulness The Importance of Meditation in Sobriety What is the role of meditation in promoting long-term sobriety? These mediations often include visualization exercises, breathwork, body scans, …

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A Goodbye Letter To My Addiction

A SMART treatment plan can be used in almost any clinical setting. Healthcare professionals use this goal-setting technique to help patients focus on achievable objectives and stay motivated throughout treatment. The Emotional Boundaries List offers a practical framework for identifying, exploring, and supporting clients’ emotional boundaries during consultations. Here’s how to effectively use the template …

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT: How, When, and Why It Works

Content The Basic Principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Talkspace vs Betterhelp Mental health is a field of study that has come with a tremendous stigma. The rates of psychological disorders are astoundingly high, yet the number of people in treatment for these disorders is astoundingly low because of that stigma. Dr. …

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Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Timeline, Symptoms & Treatment

The suppression of CaMKIIa by diazepam has a long-lasting effect leading to a limited neuronal response to changes in intracellular calcium and decreased response by GABA-A receptors 42. BZDs gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s through household names such as The Rolling Stones and numerous Hollywood movies sensationalizing Valium (diazepam). BZDs were encouraged for …

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