How to Identify Alcohol Abuse - ProjectKnow

"Alcohol is the substance most widely used among teenagers in the United States, with more than 60% of teens consuming alcohol by the time they leave high school."

I wrote an article for ProjectKnow on how to identify alcohol abuse in teens... 

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Delirium Tremens & Alcohol Withdrawal

I wrote this article for Detox.net on everything you need to know regarding Delerium Tremens and Alcohol Withdrawal...

"Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances worldwide. Alcohol abuse can have negative effects on a person’s physical and mental health, occupation, education, finances, and social welfare. One of the most serious health complications associated with long-term alcohol abuse and alcoholism is that of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and delirium tremens (DTs). When someone who is physically dependent on alcohol suddenly quits or reduces use, withdrawal symptoms will emerge, which can range from anxiety and nausea, to more extreme symptoms, such as hallucinations and seizures, which can be fatal. Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. If you are considering quitting alcohol, then you should do so safely under professional guidance..."

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10 Tips to help with Sundowning Syndrome

I WROTE THIS ARTICLE ABOUT SUNDOWNING SYNDROME, A SYMPTOM OF A DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS. ALBEIT CHALLENGING, HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES... 

"Part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​challenge​ ​of​ ​taking​ ​care​ ​of​ ​a​ ​loved​ ​one​ ​with​ ​Alzheimer’s​ ​disease​ ​or​ ​dementia is​ ​facing​ ​symptoms​ ​of​ ​“Sundowners,”​ ​which​ ​can​ ​affect​ ​up​ ​to​​ ​​1​ ​in​ ​5​ ​people​.​ ​Sundowner's symptoms​ ​tend​ ​to​ ​begin​ ​in​ ​the​ ​middle​ ​stages​ ​of​ ​Alzheimer’s,​ ​and​ ​can​ ​fade​ ​with​ ​the progression​ ​of​ ​the​ ​disease."

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Is Challenging

I wrote an article about Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and everything you need to know regarding these Potential Diagnoses…

“Having a loved-one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be quite the challenge, whether you’re a family member or a caregiver. Progressive brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s can make it difficult to think clearly, remember things, communicate and to take care of yourself. It can also cause mood swings and change one’s personality and behavior. Luckily with the right education, resources and care, both you and your loved one can be assured that their care is in the best hands.”

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