Alcohol abuse

For chronic alcohol abuse that results in significant health problems, see Alcoholism. "Excessive drinking" redirects here. For excessive consumption of water and other liquids, see...

Alcohol-Medication Interactions: Potentially Dangerous Mixes | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Al....

Types of alcohol-medication interactions ; Checking alcohol-medication interactions ; Examples of common medications known to interact negatively with alcohol

Self-medication

drugs, alcohol, comfort food, and other forms of behavior to... useful for self-medication, sometimes on the basis of... of abuse produce a relief from psychological suffering and (2) the...

Alcohol and Medication Interactions

Alcohol often has harmful interactions with prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and even some herbal remedies. Alcohol interactions with medications may cause problems such as: Nausea and vomiting · Headaches · Drowsiness · Dizziness · Fainting · Changes in blood pressure · Abnormal behavior · Loss of coordination · Accidents · Mixing alcohol and medications also may increase the risk of complications such as: Liver damage · Heart problems · Internal bleeding ...

Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use (TAPS) Tool

Combines screening and brief assessment for commonly used substances, eliminating the need for multiple screening and lengthy assessment tools ; Provides a two stage brief assessment adapted from the NIDA quick screen and brief assessment (adapted ASSIST-lite) ; May be either self-administered directly by the patient or as an interview by a health professional

Alcohol | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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Older Adults and Drinking | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Take certain medications · Have health problems · Drink heavily

Alcohol abuse medications naltrexone and acamprosate often not prescribed by doctors

Drugs that could help millions of people who struggle with alcohol abuse problems are often... injectable medication and was approved for use in alcohol addiction in 1994. It is also used...

Is Alcohol a Depressant?

Alcohol can produce stimulating effects, but it is a depressant. Alcohol affects your central nervous system (CNS), impacting the way your brain communicates with the nerves in your body.

Harmful Interactions | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Mixing Alcohol With Medicines · Did You Know… · Medicines may have many ingredients · Some medicines contain alcohol · Alcohol affects women differently · Older people face greater risk · Timing is important