Is alcohol a neurotoxin? CONTACT ARDU Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on November 23, 2023 Alcohol might make for a fun Friday night, but each drink packs a poisonous punch for your nervous system. The neurotoxicity of alcohol triggers inflammation and oxygen deprivation, and disrupts signaling between neurons. The result? Brain shrinkage, wiring damage, and increased vulnerability to dementia.  Table of Contents Alcohol is notoriously bad for your brain, heart, liver, and other vital organs. Whether you’re sipping it casually over the weekends, or binge ..read more

Is drinking good for the heart? CALL NOW: 801-512-0086 Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on November 28, 2023 Do you think a glass of red wine over dinner is doing your heart a favor? Alcohol can do only harm to your cardiovascular system.  Japanese researchers claim that “alcohol consumption is associated with several cardiovascular diseases, such as brain hemorrhage, heart failure and arrhythmia…” Table of Contents If you’re struggling with addiction, your chances of suffering a heart attack increase over time. To break free from alcohol dependence, reach ..read more

What does drinking do to the nervous system? CALL NOW: 801-512-0086 Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on November 28, 2023 Alcohol is toxic to your brain and nerves. Even short-term alcohol abuse can damage neural communication, cognition, and motor control, while chronic drinking often irreversibly destroys your neurons. We’ll show you the scientific evidence for alcohol being something you may want to steer clear of. Table of Contents If you’d like to break free from booze, contact Ardu Recovery Center and we’ll help you get through those first crucial steps o ..read more

How does alcohol affect the immune system? CONTACT ARDU Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on November 17, 2023 Excessive drinking suppresses your immune system and weakens key immune cells that combat infection. It leaves you prone to pneumonia, flu, TB, and other illnesses.  Read more to find out why heavy drinking and immune health just aren’t compatible. Table of Contents If you feel powerless against addiction, our alcohol rehab center at Ardu Recovery Center offers individualized treatment and compassionate support to build a fulfilling alcohol-free li ..read more

What are the stages of alcohol addiction? CONTACT ARDU Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on November 16, 2023 Every person follows their own rocky road to addiction, but there are some common pit stops along the way. Let’s talk about the stages of alcohol addiction.  Table of Contents In a matter of months, your drinking can progress from casual to out-of-control. We provide you with the clues to catch alcoholism before it catches you. If you see your drinking following this harmful trajectory, contact Ardu Recovery Center. We can help you start your journe ..read more

What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction? CONTACT ARDU Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on November 16, 2023 Alcohol abuse is the consumption of alcohol to levels that inflict damage on your health, relationships, and finances. Alcohol addiction is a physiological dependence on alcohol, to the point that you experience significant distress when you don’t have it in your system. Alcohol abuse can lead to alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction almost always involves alcohol abuse.  We’ll go deeper into these distinctions, and we’ll cover w ..read more

Why is alcohol so inflammatory CONTACT ARDU Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on November 11, 2023 Ever wonder why heavy drinking goes hand-in-hand with so many health issues? Excessive alcohol consumption triggers inflammation that damages tissues, impairs liver function, and even blunts natural anti-inflammatory agents.  Table of Contents If alcohol is damaging your health, it’s time to seek help. The decision to end alcohol dependency isn’t an easy one, but it truly is life-changing. Our rehab center in Provo, Utah welcomes anyone who struggles with addi ..read more

How does alcohol affect your sleep? CONTACT ARDU Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on November 10, 2023 Do you think having a nightcap will help you sleep better? Think again.  That relaxed feeling you get after a glass of wine or beer makes you feel drowsy, but alcohol disrupts your sleep in all sorts of ways. Table of Contents Alcohol suppresses restorative stages of sleep your body and mind need to recharge. While a beer or two may help you knock out initially, booze makes you wake up more often during the night. Your sleep quality goes down the toilet a ..read more

Why does alcohol dehydrate your body? CALL NOW: 801-512-0086 Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on October 25, 2023 Ever wake up after a night of drinking feeling parched while your head was pounding? Alcoholic drinks make you lose up to four times more water than they provide, leading to dehydration in a hurry.  Table of Contents If you regularly experience extreme dehydration after drinking, you’re damaging your body. Binge drinking can wreak havoc on your health, so you might consider cutting back. Better yet, think about quitting entirely.  You don ..read more

Does alcohol make your skin red? CONTACT ARDU Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy on October 24, 2023 Alcohol is bad for your health, affecting nearly every organ in your body—including the largest one: your skin. One too many a drink can trigger sudden irritation, redness, and flushing.  Table of Contents Alcohol flush reaction is no fun, but the good news is these effects don’t have to be permanent. The best cure: get off alcohol and watch your complexion improve.  It may be easier said than done, but here at Ardu, we help you break the cycle of alcoho ..read more