Specifically, ‘AA’ is a credit rating issued by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Fitch, two of the ‘Big Three’ credit rating agencies, alongside Moody’s. Over the years, AA members have developed a set of words and phrases that can sometimes be confusing to newcomers. This glossary explains some of the most common terms alcoholism treatment […]
Your genetic factors directly influence how efficiently your body processes alcohol, while your body weight impacts how quickly you become intoxicated. Women typically reach dangerous levels faster than men due to different enzyme levels and body composition. Your overall health, medication use, and eating patterns also greatly affect how quickly alcohol poisoning can develop. Understanding […]
It may also include time spent at an inpatient facility where you will work in a group setting with other addicts. There, you will be monitored 24/7 while living where you’ll attend treatment. You’ll not only work in groups, but also with a therapist one-on-one to get to the root of your problems. Someone with […]
While 40% of survey respondents said they smoked cigarettes at least weekly before starting a GLP-1 treatment, that number fell to 24% after they started the treatment. Meanwhile, weekly e-cigarette usage dropped from 30% of respondents to 16% after they started taking a GLP-1. One of the keys to a successful taper is taking gradual […]
