Medical library · 50
Articles on addiction and treatment
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Clear guides on binge drinking, alcoholism, drug addiction, coding, rehab and mental health — reviewed by addiction doctors and psychiatrists and based on clinical protocols and international guidelines.
Addiction medicine
Addiction medicine · 13 minWhen You Need a Doctor to Stop a Drinking Binge: Warning Signs That Make Quitting Alone UnsafeWhich signs mean stopping a drinking binge alone is dangerous: binge length, seizures, hallucinations, heart disease. Find out when to call a doctor.
Addiction medicine · 12 minWhen a Loved One Is on a Drinking Binge: What Family Should Do Right Now Without Making Things WorseA step-by-step plan for families when a loved one is on a binge: assess the danger, talk without conflict, call a doctor, and look after yourself.
Addiction medicine · 12 minAt-Home Detox From a Drinking Binge: How the Procedure Works, How Long It Takes, and What to PrepareAt-home alcohol detox step by step: examination, IV drip, monitoring, aftercare advice. How long it takes, what to prepare, and when a hospital is needed.
Addiction medicine · 12 minWhat Goes Into an IV Drip for a Drinking Binge and Why Only a Doctor Should Give ItWhat an IV drip for a binge contains: fluids, vitamins, liver and heart support. Why it’s tailored to each patient and why DIY drips are dangerous.
Addiction medicine · 12 minAlcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Symptoms Day by Day and Danger SignsHow alcohol withdrawal syndrome develops day by day: first hours, peak, recovery. Which signs are dangerous and when you need an addiction doctor’s help.
Addiction medicine · 12 minDelirium Tremens: Early Signs, When It Starts, and What Family Members Should DoHow to recognize delirium tremens: warning signs, when it starts after a binge, why it’s dangerous. What family should do before the ambulance arrives.
Addiction medicine · 11 minDetox From a Drinking Binge at Home or in a Hospital: How to Choose the Safe OptionWhen binge detox can be done at home and when a hospital is needed: doctor’s criteria, pros and cons, contraindications. How to choose the safe option.
Addiction medicine · 10 minHangover or Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: What’s the Difference and Why It MattersHow a hangover differs from alcohol withdrawal: causes, symptoms, cravings, duration. Why withdrawal signals dependence and when you need to see a doctor.
Addiction medicine · 11 minAlcohol “Coding” for Alcoholism: How It Works, What Types Exist, and What to Honestly ExpectHow alcohol “coding” works: medication-based and psychotherapy methods, preparation, contraindications, risks. An honest look at what the method can do.
Addiction medicine · 11 minAlcohol “Coding” or Comprehensive Treatment: Which to Choose and Why One Can’t Replace the OtherHow alcohol coding differs from comprehensive alcoholism treatment, why one can’t replace the other, and how to choose. An honest review by doctors.
Addiction medicine · 14 minDrinking After Alcohol Coding: The Risks, What to Do Right Away, and How to Get Back to SobrietyHad a drink after alcohol coding? Learn which reactions are possible, when to call a doctor, what to do in the first hours, and how to regain sobriety.
Addiction medicine · 13 minHow to Prepare for Alcohol Coding: Sobriety, Tests, and RestrictionsHow long to stay sober before alcohol coding, which tests to take, who should not have it, and how to prepare mentally: a step-by-step guide.
Addiction medicine · 12 minAnonymous Treatment With an Addiction Doctor: Will You Be Registered, and What Can Your Employer Find Out?How anonymous addiction treatment works in Kazakhstan, what medical confidentiality means, when monitoring applies, and whether your employer will know.
Addiction medicine · 12 minHow to Convince a Loved One to Get Treatment for Alcoholism: What Works and What BackfiresHow to talk to a loved one about alcohol treatment without fights or ultimatums: what helps, which mistakes backfire, and how to protect your own energy.
Addiction medicine · 12 minCompulsory Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction in Kazakhstan: What the Law SaysCan addiction be treated against a person’s will in Kazakhstan? When a court is needed, who applies, patient rights, and what the family can really do.
Addiction medicine · 12 minOnline Addiction Doctor Consultation: What Can and Cannot Be Handled by Video CallWhat an addiction doctor can do online, and when you need an exam, tests, or a home visit. How to prepare for a consultation and when to call 103.Addiction treatment
Addiction treatment · 11 minStages of Alcoholism: How the Disease Develops, Signs of Each Stage, and When to Get TreatmentHow alcoholism progresses from habitual drinking to severe dependence: signs of each stage, changes in the body, and when treatment works best.
Addiction treatment · 12 minHeavy Drinking or Alcoholism: 10 Signs of Established Alcohol DependenceHow habitual heavy drinking differs from alcoholism: 10 signs of dependence based on ICD criteria, a self-check test, and when to see an addiction doctor.
Addiction treatment · 11 minAlcoholism in Women: Why Dependence Develops Faster in Women and How to HelpWhy alcoholism develops faster and runs a harder course in women, which signs show up first, how to talk to a loved one, and what treatment helps.
Addiction treatment · 10 minBeer Alcoholism: Why “Just Beer” Can Lead to Alcohol Dependence TooWhy beer causes the same dependence as hard liquor: signs of beer alcoholism, harm to the heart and liver, and when it is time to see an addiction doctor.
Addiction treatment · 13 minAlcohol and Depression: Why Each Makes the Other Worse and How to Break the CycleWhy alcohol doesn’t treat depression but deepens it, how to tell cause from effect, and which treatment breaks the cycle. Anonymous help 24/7.
Addiction treatment · 12 minAlcohol and Sleep: Why People Who Drink Never Feel Rested and How to Restore Healthy SleepHow alcohol disrupts sleep structure, why you can’t sleep without a drink, and how to safely restore normal sleep after quitting. Doctor help 24/7.
Addiction treatment · 12 minWhat Alcohol Does to Your Liver, Heart and Brain — and Whether the Damage Can Be ReversedHow alcohol damages the liver, heart, brain and other organs, which changes are reversible after quitting, and what tests to get. Help available 24/7.
Addiction treatment · 12 minSigns of Drug Use: What Parents and Loved Ones Should Watch ForWhich changes in behavior, appearance and health may point to drug use, how to avoid jumping to conclusions, and what families can do. Anonymous, 24/7.
Addiction treatment · 12 minYour Teenager Is Using Alcohol or Drugs: How to Talk to Them and Where to Get HelpWhat to do if your teenager uses alcohol or drugs: how to start the conversation, which mistakes to avoid, and which specialist to see. Anonymous.
Addiction treatment · 11 minBath Salts and Mephedrone: Why Synthetic Stimulants Are Dangerous and How Addiction Is TreatedWhy “bath salts” and mephedrone cause rapid addiction, psychosis and heart damage, how to recognize use, and how treatment works. Anonymous, 24/7.
Addiction treatment · 11 minIs Marijuana Addictive? Myths and Facts About Cannabis and Its EffectsWhether marijuana is addictive, why it’s risky for teens and mental health, what withdrawal looks like and how cannabis addiction is treated. Anonymous.
Addiction treatment · 11 minWithdrawal (“Lomka”): What Happens to the Body and Why You Need a DoctorWhat withdrawal is, why it happens, what withdrawal from opioids, alcohol and other substances looks like, its dangers and how it’s managed medically.
Addiction treatment · 12 minDependence on Sleeping Pills and Sedatives: How to Recognize It and Stop SafelyHow dependence on sleeping pills and sedatives develops, which signs should raise concern, and why these medications must only be stopped with a doctor.
Addiction treatment · 12 minGambling Addiction (Gambling Disorder): Signs, Debts and How to Stop With a Doctor’s HelpHow to recognize gambling addiction, why debts pile up and stopping is hard, what gamblers and families can do, and how it’s treated. Anonymous.
Addiction treatment · 13 minVapes and Nicotine: How Harmful Are They and How to Quit VapingHow vapes and e-cigarettes harm your health, how nicotine addiction develops, and how to quit: signs, withdrawal, medical support, and psychotherapy.
Addiction treatment · 11 minCodependency: How to Tell If You’re Living Your Life Around Someone’s AddictionWhat codependency is, how to spot it in the spouse or parent of someone with addiction, why it is harmful, and how to get your life back: steps and help.
Addiction treatment · 11 minHow to Choose a Rehab Center: 12 Questions to Ask Before Treatment BeginsHow to choose a rehab center for alcohol or drug addiction: 12 questions about licensing, doctors, the program, patient rights, and red flags to watch for.
Addiction treatment · 9 minHow Long Does Rehab for Alcohol or Drug Addiction Last, and What Determines the Length?How long rehab for alcohol and drug addiction lasts: treatment stages, timelines, what affects program length, and why aftercare support matters.
Addiction treatment · 9 minThe 12-Step Program: What It Is, How It Works, and Who It’s Right ForWhat the 12-step program for alcohol and drug addiction is: its principles, steps, mutual support groups, pros and limits, and how it fits with treatment.
Addiction treatment · 10 minRelapse After Rehab: Warning Signs, Causes, and an Action PlanWhy relapse happens after rehab, which early signs come first, and what the person and family should do if it has already happened: a step-by-step plan.
Addiction treatment · 10 minThe First Year of Sobriety: What Changes in Body and Mind, and What Challenges to ExpectWhat happens in the first year of sobriety: sleep, mood, health, relationships, post-acute withdrawal, and cravings. How to get through it and get support.
Addiction treatment · 10 minAlcohol Cravings: Why They Happen and How to Cope Without RelapsingWhat alcohol cravings are, why they arise in sobriety, and how to cope: in-the-moment techniques, working with triggers, treatment, and support.
Addiction treatment · 9 minOutpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Treatment: Which Format Is Right for WhomHow outpatient addiction treatment differs from inpatient care, who each format suits, when a hospital stay is needed and how a doctor chooses the pathway.
Addiction treatment · 9 minIs Addiction a Disease or a Lack of Willpower? What Modern Medicine SaysWhy medicine sees addiction as a disease, not a lack of willpower: how the brain changes, risk factors, responsibility, and why treatment works.Psychiatry
Psychiatry · 14 minDual Diagnosis: When Addiction Occurs Alongside a Mental Health DisorderWhat dual diagnosis is, why addiction and mental health disorders feed each other, how to recognize them, and why both must be treated at the same time.
Psychiatry · 12 minPsychiatrist or Addiction Specialist: How These Doctors Differ and Who to See for Your ProblemHow a psychiatrist differs from an addiction specialist, psychologist, and psychotherapist, who to see for which symptoms, and what to do if you have both.
Psychiatry · 11 minSigns of Depression: How to Tell the Illness From a Bad Mood and What to DoCore and additional signs of depression per ICD, how it differs from the blues and burnout, hidden symptoms, and when it is time to see a psychiatrist.
Psychiatry · 11 minPanic Attack: What to Do During an Attack and How It Is TreatedWhat to do during a panic attack: step-by-step self-help, how to tell it from a heart attack, how panic disorder is treated, and when to see a doctor.
Psychiatry · 10 minPTSD: Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Delayed Onset, and TreatmentWhat PTSD is, which symptoms appear after trauma and months later, how it differs from a normal stress reaction, and how it is treated. A gentle explainer.
Psychiatry · 10 minOCD or Just a Habit: How to Recognize Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderHow OCD differs from neatness and habits, what intrusive thoughts and rituals look like, and how the disorder is diagnosed and treated, with examples.
Psychiatry · 11 minBipolar Disorder: Signs of Mania, Hypomania, and Depression, and How It Is TreatedHow to recognize bipolar disorder: signs of mania, hypomania, and depression, its types, risks, and treatment. What patients and families need to know.
Psychiatry · 11 minEarly Signs of Schizophrenia: What Should Worry Family Members and What to DoEarly signs of schizophrenia in teens and adults: the prodromal period, first psychotic symptoms, why delay is dangerous, and how to help a loved one.
Psychiatry · 11 minAcute Psychosis in a Loved One: What to Do and How to Get a Psychiatrist to Come to Your HomeHow to recognize acute psychosis, how to act with the person, when to call 103, how to get a psychiatrist to your home, and what Kazakh law says.
Psychiatry · 11 minWhen to Request a Psychiatrist Home Visit and What Happens During the VisitWhen to request a psychiatrist home visit, how it differs from an ambulance, how to prepare, what the doctor does, and how medical confidentiality is kept.