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Alcohol Dependence Vs. Alcoholism: is There a Difference?
'Inappropriate use can occur, but the person can choose to stop,' Lawrence Weinstein, MD, Chief Medical Officer at American Addiction Centers tells...
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What is Alcohol Use Disorder, and How Can I Tell If I Have It?
An alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a brain condition that involves a serious drinking issue. 'If a person starts feeling concerned or guilty about th...
Read morePhysical Signs of Alcoholism that You Probably Didnt Know
This is because excessive alcohol use—more than three drinks per day for women or more than four for men—can put you at risk of developing alcohol ...
Read moreHow to Tell When Someone Has Alcohol Poisoning
'The person should also be kept warm because alcohol poisoning can make them feel cold,' he says. Support Groups: Ones like Alcoholics Anonymous (A...
Read moreColon Cancer Signs and Symptoms
In its early stages, colorectal cancer (also called colon cancer) may not have symptoms. You may also have a sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy, tests ...
Read moreMonoclonal Antibodies for Treating Colorectal Cancer
The drug is not a cure, but studies show that the use of Avastin along with chemotherapy increased survival of patients with metastatic colon cance...
Read moreUnderstanding Colon Cancer -- Diagnosis and Treatment
It’s often higher in people who have colorectal cancer, especially if it has spread. Colorectal cancer treatment involves not only therapies to cur...
Read moreWhat is a Fecal Occult Blood Test?
For some tests, you put a special pad or tissue from the kit into the toilet and tell your doctor if it changes color. There are other methods -- s...
Read moreWhat is Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test that a doctor uses to check the inner lining of your rectum and the lower part of your colon. Your doctor will tel...
Read moreWhat You Should Know About Colon Polyps
They don’t always mean that you have colon polyps or colon cancer. It’s important to spot polyps early to prevent colorectal cancer. Your doctor ca...
Read moreTips to Care for Your K-Pouch (Continent Ileostomy)
Talk with your doctor, surgeon, or enterostomal therapist (ET), a nurse who specializes in the care of stomas. They can remind you of how to take c...
Read moreLaryngitis
Laryngitis is inflammation of the voice box (larynx). Strong acids can travel up from the stomach into your throat and get all the way to your lary...
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