Sober living

Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal: Timeline and Signs of Danger

They can also help you explore treatment options that cater to your needs. Alcohol withdrawal is your body’s reaction to a sudden decrease in alcohol after being used to its presence. Withdrawal symptoms peak within 12 to 48 hours and persist for 72 hours in more severe cases. Chronic and excessive alcohol use damages the …

Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal: Timeline and Signs of Danger Read More »

Delirium Tremens DTs Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Supportive Care in Delirium Tremens, Thiamine

Recently the GATE 1 study, a phase IV, multicenter, multinational, randomized, active drug-controlled study (double-blind, double dummy), with parallel groups evidenced the efficacy of SMO and non-inferiority of SMO vs oxazepam in the treatment AWS [90]. The efficacy and the safety of oral SMO in the long-term treatment of alcohol dependence, [85, 89], makes this …

Delirium Tremens DTs Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Supportive Care in Delirium Tremens, Thiamine Read More »

Choosing a Master’s in Counseling Program

An accredited master’s degree is enough qualification for most substance use counseling jobs. But some roles might call for an even more advanced or specialized credential. Keep reading to learn about professional certificates and doctorates in this field. Most substance abuse master’s degrees have a general curriculum, but others feature concentrations in specialties such as …

Choosing a Master’s in Counseling Program Read More »