There are many people who drink heavily and are dependent on liquor. And this can be due to a number of reasons. No doubt, alcohol addiction is tough to get over, but there are ways and means to overcome it. Herein, we provide some tips that can help one get started with alcohol addiction recovery. Overcoming alcohol addiction can be a long and bumpy ride. At times, it may seem impossible to do it, but it is not. Alcohol addiction recovery is possible and needs willpower, determination, and the right support from friends and family; slow but steady improvements can be seen. There are two categories of people suffering from alcoholism- functional alcoholics and those who struggle with living a normal life due to this addiction. The latter is more dangerous, but both sets of people need help. 1. Recognition The first thing to deal with is recognizing the fact that you are an alcoholic. Once this is accepted, it will help in making the change. 2. Evaluate the cost and benefits of drinking The next step towards alcohol addiction recovery is to measure the costs and benefits. Questions like “what are the benefits of drinking,” “why should they not drink,” “how is it affecting their life,” and “what is the financial cost of it” can really help.

Cancer is characterized in different ways such as by the point of origin (cell and tissue), stages, grades and more. The cancer is named after the cell or organ from where it originated and not after the area to where it has spread or metastasized. For instance, cancer that began in the breast and has spread to the lungs will be called breast cancer metastatic to the lungs. Diverse factors such as age, stage, location, and others will guide the decision for the treatment of common cancers. 1. Types of cancers based on the type of cell Carcinomas Carcinomas are the most common type making up almost 80% to 90% of cancers. These cancers develop in the epithelial cells. They begin in the skin or in the tissues that cover the internal organs. There are subtypes such as squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and others. Sarcomas Sarcomas are cancers that begin in the connective tissues of the body. This includes cancer of the bone, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, blood vessels, nerves, joint tissues, and fatty tissues. Myeloma and Lymphoma Myeloma is also called multiple myeloma. Both myeloma and lymphoma are the cancer of the cells in the immune system.

Deep vein thrombosis can occur when blood forms a clot in one or more regions of the body. The thrombus, or blood clots, occur in veins and can affect any part of the body, but mostly occur in the lower region of the legs. The condition is often accompanied by pain in the affected area or even swelling. However, in other cases, it might not be painful and can thus be hard to detect. Deep vein thrombosis prevention is extremely necessary as it comes with certain risk factors wherein the loosened blood clots travel along the blood in the vein and reach the lungs. The blood clots tend to loosen and travel along with the blood in the veins and reach the lungs. These clots can then result in a pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal. 1. Symptoms Tenderness in the legs Sudden pain or cramps in the legs, especially below the knees Increase in temperature in any specific region Discoloration or red skin In serious cases that involve respiratory obstruction: A sudden increase in heart rate Acute chest pain Difficulty in breathing Bloody cough or cough without any reason 2. Prevention tips Although in most cases the blood clots tend to be harmless and can dissolve on their own, the condition can be extremely dangerous if it reaches the respiratory system.

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a common lung disease that causes difficulty in breathing and there are millions of cases of COPD recorded every year. There are two main forms of the condition, these are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The former is characterized by long term cough with mucus while the latter is a condition that leads to long-term damage to the lungs. The damage caused to the lungs due to the condition cannot be reversed. COPD requires medical treatments along with lifestyle and dietary changes for one to manage it. Those at risk of COPD can also be at risk for serious complications as a result of it, which can be fatal. 1. What are the stages of COPD? COPD has 4 stages of symptoms. Mild: This is the stage where the airflow is limited and can cause mucus and cough once in a while. Moderate: The airflow is worse in this stage and the person may experience shortness of breath. This is the stage where the condition is usually diagnosed. Severe: At this stage, the airflow and the shortness of breath are a lot worse. Exercise and any other rigorous should be avoided. Very severe:

Lung cancer is fatal and has engulfed most parts of the world. The most common type of lung cancer is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as it takes up 85% of all cases. It usually forms on the outer part of the lungs. It usually starts in the cells that line the passages of the respiratory tract (squamous cell carcinoma). At times, lung cancer tumors have both NSCLC and SCLC cells. The leading cause of lung cancer is tobacco intoxication, but it could be due to many other reasons. The treatment for lung cancer depends on the stage at which the disease has reached. 1. Stage 1 This is the initial stage of cancer. Although the tumor is found in the lung, it has not spread to the other parts. In this case, surgery would be recommended to remove a part of the lung. This could be followed by chemotherapy, especially if there is a higher chance of recurrence. 2. Stage 2 This is a progressive stage in which the cancer is found in the lung and nearby lymph nodes. It would require surgery to remove a portion of the lung or the whole lung. After the surgery, chemotherapy is usually recommended.