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Category: Alcohol Detox

Alcohol Withdrawal Headache

By Phil Kosanovich on March 6, 2025

Alcohol is one of the most widely used legal substances in the United States, often present at social gatherings, family events, and everyday environments like restaurants and grocery stores. While alcohol's legal status may make it seem less harmful, excessive and chronic alcohol use can lead to serious health risks, including addiction and alcohol withdrawal […]

Alcoholic Neuropathy: Is Alcohol Nerve Damage Permanent

By Phil Kosanovich on January 28, 2025

What Is Alcoholic Neuropathy and How Does Alcohol Damage Nerves? Alcoholic neuropathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy caused by long-term, heavy alcohol use. It occurs when excessive alcohol consumption leads to direct nerve toxicity and severe nutritional deficiencies that damage the peripheral nervous system, the network of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord […]

Chest Pain After Drinking Alcohol

By Phil Kosanovich on January 8, 2025

It's not unusual to feel chest pain after drinking alcohol, especially after a night of heavy drinking. However, you should take any alcohol-related chest pain seriously, especially as chest or rib pain can indicate underlying medical conditions. Whether it's tight chest after drinking alcohol or stabbing pain in the chest after drinking, understanding the potential […]

How To Find the Right Detox Center for You

By Phil Kosanovich on April 27, 2024

Substance abuse disorders are life-altering for individuals and their loved ones, but the path to recovery is both courageous and achievable. Central to the recovery journey is selecting the appropriate rehabilitation and detox center to provide essential support and guidance. With many factors to consider when choosing a rehab and detox facility, the decision can […]

Detox Facility Reviews: Southern California's Longest Running Detox Facility

By Phil Kosanovich on April 26, 2024

At Cornerstone of Southern California, we prioritize the holistic journey to recovery for individuals grappling with substance use disorders, mental health issues, and addiction. Since our establishment in 1984 by Dr. Michael Stone, MD, our commitment to providing the highest quality, ethical care management has remained unwavering. Our detox program serves as the foundational step […]

Recovery Success: What Happens After Detox?

By Phil Kosanovich on April 26, 2024

Recovery Success – What Happens After Detox? Recognizing addiction and deciding to seek help are important first steps towards recovery. At Cornerstone of Southern California, our approach to addiction treatment is designed to guide clients through long-term addiction treatment, helping to transition from detox to lifelong sobriety. Here is an overview of what to expect […]

Alcohol and Mental Illness

By Phil Kosanovich on November 10, 2022

There is a two-way relationship between alcohol consumption and mental disorders. Alcohol use is often used to cope with mental health issues but can also cause mental health issues to develop. This creates a vicious cycle where you drink alcohol to ease mental health symptoms, which causes your symptoms to worsen so that you drink […]

How to Relax Without Alcohol

By Phil Kosanovich on October 13, 2022

Stress can be a normal and healthy response to change, a dangerous situation, or feeling under pressure. However, if it is intense or lasts for a long time it can be damaging to mental and physical health. Long-term stress can put pressure on your heart and increase your risk of developing mental health problems. Many […]

Mixing Klonopin and Alcohol: Dangers and Effects

By Phil Kosanovich on September 29, 2022

Klonopin is a tranquilizer normally used to treat seizures. Clonazepam, sold under the brand name Klonopin, belongs to a family of drugs known as benzodiazepines. How does this prescription medication work, and what can happen if you mix Klonopin and alcohol? What Is Clonazepam? Clonazepam is a type of benzodiazepine prescribed for a number of […]

Can You Die From Alcohol Withdrawal?

By Phil Kosanovich on February 8, 2022

If you have been drinking alcohol for a long time and have developed an alcohol addiction, alcohol withdrawal happens when you begin to cut down or significantly reduce your alcohol intake. As your brain and body will have adjusted to alcohol, alcohol withdrawal symptoms may arise. Alcohol withdrawal presents physical and psychological symptoms. However, the […]

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