Diagnosis and treatment for individuals with both AUD and NPD can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms. In many cases, an alcoholic doesn’t start with NPD, but their alcoholic personality leads them to act in ways that are similar to an individual with narcissistic tendencies. People with NPD may display a pattern of grandiose behaviour, … Read more
Alcohol depresses the central nervous system by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA and suppressing the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Collectively these effects reduce motor coordination and mental clarity in a drug addiction treatment dose-dependent manner. Women tend to reach higher blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) than men after consuming the same amount. What to know about alcohol … Read more
Individuals who encounter fewer bumps, falls, or impacts will have fewer opportunities to develop bruises. When a blood vessel is damaged, the body’s hemostasis system quickly forms clots to seal the injured vessel. A rapid and effective clotting response minimizes the amount of blood that leaks out, thereby preventing a significant visible bruise from forming. … Read more