Content notes for "When in a Dark Place"
These are the notes for "When in a Dark Place."
"In alcohol's defense, I've done some pretty stupid stuff while completely sober."
-- Drink Quotes
"Sometimes when in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, when actually you’ve been planted."
-- Christine Caine
The stages of intoxication go from tipsy through staggering to passed out, and can end in death. People typically process about one drink per hour, but various factors can affect this. Superpowers often raise the speed of metabolizing alcohol and other drugs, just as they tend to burn through more calories faster. A soup who needs only a modest increase in calories may not notice much more tolerance, but it's common for their limit to be about one drink higher than ordinary.
This chart shows blood alcohol concentration. Most people will get buzzed on 1-2 drinks, drunk on 3-4 drinks, dangerously smashed on 5-6 drinks, and alcohol poisoning at 7+ drinks. Genetics and drinking experience factor in, but body mass is the major factor in tolerance. This chart shows the hours to zero BAC.
A double drink has twice the alcohol (but not any other ingredients), so a standard 1.5 ounce portion becomes 3 ounces. It is often, though not always, served in a larger glass. This is popular with soups, especially those with a high-burn metabolism, but it's easy to overcompensate and wind up getting drunker than intended.
Alcohol consumption covers a spectrum from casual drinking through problem drinking to alcoholism. Problem drinking comes in different types. Worrisome habits include drinking to get drunk and drinking to cope with life, both of which Tarnish is doing here. He's not an addict, but he's doing very risky things that have a significant risk of getting worse over time. There are ways to stop using alcohol as a crutch.
It's important to distinguish that binge drinking means drinking to get drunk, often as fast as possible. Definitions based on drinks "per occasion" may fail to acknowledge that people can have one drink an hour for a long event and never even get drunk, and those based on number fail to account for body mass differences. Blood alcohol level is more accurate in showing where physical consequences are likely to begin. Intent to get drunk is more accurate in revealing poor choices that can lead to personal consequences.
Hangover Symptoms Extended Scale
Hangover symptoms and their severity
Symptom Reported (%) Mean (SD) score
Fatigue (being tired) 95.5 6.8 (2.3)
Thirst 89.1 6.4 (2.5)
Drowsiness 88.3 6.4 (2.4)
Sleepiness 87.7 6.4 (2.4)
Headache 87.2 5.8 (2.6)
Dry mouth 83.0 5.9 (2.6)
Nausea 81.4 5.8 (2.7)
Weakness 79.9 5.5 (2.5)
Reduced alertness 78.5 4.6 (2.4)
Concentration problems 77.6 5.0 (2.6)
Apathy (lack of interest/concern) 74.0 5.7 (2.6)
Increased reaction time 74.0 4.5 (2.4)
Reduced appetite 61.9 5.3 (2.8)
Clumsiness 51.4 4.3 (2.5)
Agitation 49.5 4.1 (2.3)
Vertigo 48.0 4.4 (2.6)
Memory problems 47.6 4.8 (2.6)
Gastrointestinal complaints 46.7 4.6 (2.6)
Dizziness 46.0 4.4 (2.6)
Stomach pain 44.7 4.2 (2.5)
Tremor 38.9 4.6 (2.6)
Balance problems 38.6 4.2 (2.5)
Restlessness 36.8 4.3 (2.6)
Shivering 34.4 4.3 (2.6)
Sweating 33.9 3.8 (2.3)
Disorientation 33.8 4.0 (2.4)
Audio-sensitivity 33.3 4.0 (2.3)
Photo-sensitivity 33.1 4.1 (2.4)
Blunted affect 29.9 4.1 (2.6)
Muscle pain 29.4 4.5 (2.6)
Loss of taste 28.0 3.8 (2.5)
Regret 27.1 4.4 (2.6)
Confusion 25.8 4.1 (2.6)
Guilt 25.2 4.1 (2.6)
Gastritis 23.4 4.2 (2.7)
Impulsivity 22.7 4.2 (2.5)
Hot/cold flashes 21.4 4.3 (2.4)
Vomiting 20.8 5.9 (3.2)
Heart pounding 19.4 3.9 (2.5)
Depression 18.9 3.7 (2.5)
Palpitations 17.0 4.0 (2.5)
Tinnitus 16.8 3.6 (2.2)
Nystagmus 16.1 3.8 (2.5)
Anger 10.1 3.4 (2.4)
Respiratory problems 9.7 3.2 (2.3)
Anxiety 7.4 3.2 (2.3)
Suicidal thoughts 1.8 4.7 (3.3)
Severity was scored on a 10-point scale ranging from 0 (absent) to 10 (extreme).
It is evident from Table 1 that most hangover symptoms that were mentioned in the literature are commonly experienced, but only about a quarter of these symptoms were reported by >75% of subjects. Also, the severity of most symptoms was mild-to-moderate, with mean scores <5 (out of 10). There was a small but significant relationship between the number of alcoholic drinks consumed the evening before the hangover day and the overall hangover severity (r = 0.25, P = 0.0001).
1. Hangover Meter £0.79
We all have that one friend whose hangover always seems to be worse than ours (despite drinking half as much) and this app uses actual science settle the ‘who feels worse’ debate once and for all.
It measures your hangover by tracking your hand shakes when holding your phone at arms reach in front of you.
There is no cure for hangovers, but a variety of home remedies and medical options can treat the symptoms and assist the body in recovering. Experiences vary, so it's important to identify the causes and complaints of a current hangover in order to treat them effectively. People argue over what works or doesn't, but some things are concrete: alcohol causes dehydration, drinking fluids or IV therapy rehydrate the body. Sweating, vomiting, etc. deplete electrolytes; there are electrolyte foods and beverages to restore those.
Take your vitamins.
Hydrate with water.
Try tomato juice…or Sprite.
Eat some carbs.
Balance your electrolytes.
Medicate aches and pains.
Hit up an oxygen bar.
Try hangover IV drips.
Consume some ginger.
Get some sleep.
A nutritionist suggests what to eat for hangover care.
Chuckie's Tummy Tabs -- the most popular brand of gel tabs for treating moderate nausea, made from a transdermal gel usually stuck behind the ear where it absorbs through the skin. A whole one is enough to make some people drowsy, but they can be cut in half.
Sober-up patch -- a medicated skin patch that speeds the breakdown of alcohol. Various brands exist. The over-the-counter versions typically break down one drink per patch. Several can be applied at once, although the maximum number varies somewhat by brand, dosage, the exact mix of drugs.
Treatment options for substance abuse include 12 Steps Programs and their alternatives. Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist / nontheist option. Moderation Management, designed for people with mild to medium problems, aims for a healthier lifestyle and could be very helpful for Tarnish.
Terramagne-American sobering centers customarily offer aftercare. They encourage clients to make a plan based on personal goals, whether for harm reduction or abstinence, and assist connections with other substance care programs to support those goals. Here is a look at long-term sobriety and a recovery plan template.
Common offerings include:
sobering care
emotional first aid
substance use/abuse information
self-help resources
harm reduction coaching
coping skills lessons
mental health monitoring
physical health monitoring
medications
anonymous helplines
anonymous therapy booths
individual therapy
couples therapy
family therapy
group therapy
12 Steps programs
other support groups
inpatient programs
mixed-residence programs
outpatient programs
sober living
sober activities
sober companions
Terramagne-American sobering centers encourage healthy dietary choices for substance abuse recovery and provide information for clients to make informed decisions. Recommended food lists typically cover detoxification, liver and kidney health, mood boosting, and so on.
A Mediterranean diet is more of a lifestyle and easy to follow. It helps buffer the effects of alcohol. See a food list, recipes, and restaurant items.
T-American sobering centers customarily offer clients a choice of hangover supplements during acute care. Once clients sober up, caregivers offer hangover or detoxification supplements as part of an aftercare plan, often staged over a week or two. Most clients leave with a whole handful of daily packets, because it makes them feel less like they've been punched in the kidneys. The worse someone's base nutrition is, the more impact supplements are likely to have.
"One Moment of Opportunity" covers the Way Back Program in notes. The Skill Tree is here, though you may need to copy and paste it to make the text large enough to read.
Alcohol metabolites contribute to hangover effects.
A weighted blanket can reduce nausea and vertigo. Most people prefer to keep it off the stomach, but draping the lower legs usually works.
Foot reflexology uses the principle that the nervous system reflects body parts in the feet. Results vary; it seems to work for Tarnish, who wasn't even expecting it.
Most people who need help with substance abuse don't get any, for various reasons. This treatment gap causes a lot of problems. Locally, doctors often have to tell their clients to keep abusing substances, because treatment is unavailable and quitting without medical support can be very risky. This causes people to miss the brief window of opportunity when addicts are open to help during or just after a crisis, thus contributing to the number of people who don't get help. The results are costly.
See a picture and pattern for Roy's self-striping scarf.
Breakfast biscuits make good snacks.
"In alcohol's defense, I've done some pretty stupid stuff while completely sober."
-- Drink Quotes
"Sometimes when in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, when actually you’ve been planted."
-- Christine Caine
The stages of intoxication go from tipsy through staggering to passed out, and can end in death. People typically process about one drink per hour, but various factors can affect this. Superpowers often raise the speed of metabolizing alcohol and other drugs, just as they tend to burn through more calories faster. A soup who needs only a modest increase in calories may not notice much more tolerance, but it's common for their limit to be about one drink higher than ordinary.
This chart shows blood alcohol concentration. Most people will get buzzed on 1-2 drinks, drunk on 3-4 drinks, dangerously smashed on 5-6 drinks, and alcohol poisoning at 7+ drinks. Genetics and drinking experience factor in, but body mass is the major factor in tolerance. This chart shows the hours to zero BAC.
A double drink has twice the alcohol (but not any other ingredients), so a standard 1.5 ounce portion becomes 3 ounces. It is often, though not always, served in a larger glass. This is popular with soups, especially those with a high-burn metabolism, but it's easy to overcompensate and wind up getting drunker than intended.
Alcohol consumption covers a spectrum from casual drinking through problem drinking to alcoholism. Problem drinking comes in different types. Worrisome habits include drinking to get drunk and drinking to cope with life, both of which Tarnish is doing here. He's not an addict, but he's doing very risky things that have a significant risk of getting worse over time. There are ways to stop using alcohol as a crutch.
It's important to distinguish that binge drinking means drinking to get drunk, often as fast as possible. Definitions based on drinks "per occasion" may fail to acknowledge that people can have one drink an hour for a long event and never even get drunk, and those based on number fail to account for body mass differences. Blood alcohol level is more accurate in showing where physical consequences are likely to begin. Intent to get drunk is more accurate in revealing poor choices that can lead to personal consequences.
Hangover Symptoms Extended Scale
Hangover symptoms and their severity
Symptom Reported (%) Mean (SD) score
Fatigue (being tired) 95.5 6.8 (2.3)
Thirst 89.1 6.4 (2.5)
Drowsiness 88.3 6.4 (2.4)
Sleepiness 87.7 6.4 (2.4)
Headache 87.2 5.8 (2.6)
Dry mouth 83.0 5.9 (2.6)
Nausea 81.4 5.8 (2.7)
Weakness 79.9 5.5 (2.5)
Reduced alertness 78.5 4.6 (2.4)
Concentration problems 77.6 5.0 (2.6)
Apathy (lack of interest/concern) 74.0 5.7 (2.6)
Increased reaction time 74.0 4.5 (2.4)
Reduced appetite 61.9 5.3 (2.8)
Clumsiness 51.4 4.3 (2.5)
Agitation 49.5 4.1 (2.3)
Vertigo 48.0 4.4 (2.6)
Memory problems 47.6 4.8 (2.6)
Gastrointestinal complaints 46.7 4.6 (2.6)
Dizziness 46.0 4.4 (2.6)
Stomach pain 44.7 4.2 (2.5)
Tremor 38.9 4.6 (2.6)
Balance problems 38.6 4.2 (2.5)
Restlessness 36.8 4.3 (2.6)
Shivering 34.4 4.3 (2.6)
Sweating 33.9 3.8 (2.3)
Disorientation 33.8 4.0 (2.4)
Audio-sensitivity 33.3 4.0 (2.3)
Photo-sensitivity 33.1 4.1 (2.4)
Blunted affect 29.9 4.1 (2.6)
Muscle pain 29.4 4.5 (2.6)
Loss of taste 28.0 3.8 (2.5)
Regret 27.1 4.4 (2.6)
Confusion 25.8 4.1 (2.6)
Guilt 25.2 4.1 (2.6)
Gastritis 23.4 4.2 (2.7)
Impulsivity 22.7 4.2 (2.5)
Hot/cold flashes 21.4 4.3 (2.4)
Vomiting 20.8 5.9 (3.2)
Heart pounding 19.4 3.9 (2.5)
Depression 18.9 3.7 (2.5)
Palpitations 17.0 4.0 (2.5)
Tinnitus 16.8 3.6 (2.2)
Nystagmus 16.1 3.8 (2.5)
Anger 10.1 3.4 (2.4)
Respiratory problems 9.7 3.2 (2.3)
Anxiety 7.4 3.2 (2.3)
Suicidal thoughts 1.8 4.7 (3.3)
Severity was scored on a 10-point scale ranging from 0 (absent) to 10 (extreme).
It is evident from Table 1 that most hangover symptoms that were mentioned in the literature are commonly experienced, but only about a quarter of these symptoms were reported by >75% of subjects. Also, the severity of most symptoms was mild-to-moderate, with mean scores <5 (out of 10). There was a small but significant relationship between the number of alcoholic drinks consumed the evening before the hangover day and the overall hangover severity (r = 0.25, P = 0.0001).
1. Hangover Meter £0.79
We all have that one friend whose hangover always seems to be worse than ours (despite drinking half as much) and this app uses actual science settle the ‘who feels worse’ debate once and for all.
It measures your hangover by tracking your hand shakes when holding your phone at arms reach in front of you.
There is no cure for hangovers, but a variety of home remedies and medical options can treat the symptoms and assist the body in recovering. Experiences vary, so it's important to identify the causes and complaints of a current hangover in order to treat them effectively. People argue over what works or doesn't, but some things are concrete: alcohol causes dehydration, drinking fluids or IV therapy rehydrate the body. Sweating, vomiting, etc. deplete electrolytes; there are electrolyte foods and beverages to restore those.
Take your vitamins.
Hydrate with water.
Try tomato juice…or Sprite.
Eat some carbs.
Balance your electrolytes.
Medicate aches and pains.
Hit up an oxygen bar.
Try hangover IV drips.
Consume some ginger.
Get some sleep.
A nutritionist suggests what to eat for hangover care.
Chuckie's Tummy Tabs -- the most popular brand of gel tabs for treating moderate nausea, made from a transdermal gel usually stuck behind the ear where it absorbs through the skin. A whole one is enough to make some people drowsy, but they can be cut in half.
Sober-up patch -- a medicated skin patch that speeds the breakdown of alcohol. Various brands exist. The over-the-counter versions typically break down one drink per patch. Several can be applied at once, although the maximum number varies somewhat by brand, dosage, the exact mix of drugs.
Treatment options for substance abuse include 12 Steps Programs and their alternatives. Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist / nontheist option. Moderation Management, designed for people with mild to medium problems, aims for a healthier lifestyle and could be very helpful for Tarnish.
Terramagne-American sobering centers customarily offer aftercare. They encourage clients to make a plan based on personal goals, whether for harm reduction or abstinence, and assist connections with other substance care programs to support those goals. Here is a look at long-term sobriety and a recovery plan template.
Common offerings include:
sobering care
emotional first aid
substance use/abuse information
self-help resources
harm reduction coaching
coping skills lessons
mental health monitoring
physical health monitoring
medications
anonymous helplines
anonymous therapy booths
individual therapy
couples therapy
family therapy
group therapy
12 Steps programs
other support groups
inpatient programs
mixed-residence programs
outpatient programs
sober living
sober activities
sober companions
Terramagne-American sobering centers encourage healthy dietary choices for substance abuse recovery and provide information for clients to make informed decisions. Recommended food lists typically cover detoxification, liver and kidney health, mood boosting, and so on.
A Mediterranean diet is more of a lifestyle and easy to follow. It helps buffer the effects of alcohol. See a food list, recipes, and restaurant items.
T-American sobering centers customarily offer clients a choice of hangover supplements during acute care. Once clients sober up, caregivers offer hangover or detoxification supplements as part of an aftercare plan, often staged over a week or two. Most clients leave with a whole handful of daily packets, because it makes them feel less like they've been punched in the kidneys. The worse someone's base nutrition is, the more impact supplements are likely to have.
"One Moment of Opportunity" covers the Way Back Program in notes. The Skill Tree is here, though you may need to copy and paste it to make the text large enough to read.
Alcohol metabolites contribute to hangover effects.
A weighted blanket can reduce nausea and vertigo. Most people prefer to keep it off the stomach, but draping the lower legs usually works.
Foot reflexology uses the principle that the nervous system reflects body parts in the feet. Results vary; it seems to work for Tarnish, who wasn't even expecting it.
Most people who need help with substance abuse don't get any, for various reasons. This treatment gap causes a lot of problems. Locally, doctors often have to tell their clients to keep abusing substances, because treatment is unavailable and quitting without medical support can be very risky. This causes people to miss the brief window of opportunity when addicts are open to help during or just after a crisis, thus contributing to the number of people who don't get help. The results are costly.
See a picture and pattern for Roy's self-striping scarf.
Breakfast biscuits make good snacks.