Episode description
Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including alcohol, our goal is for your voices to be heard and you to feel like you are part of the group. So settle in, take a seat, and Welcome to Group Therapy! Disclaimer: Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast is not a replacement for therapy, is not actual group therapy, nor will specific therapeutic advice be given on the show. Although we are all licensed therapists, we are not YOUR therapist. It is meant to be for educational and entertainment purposes only. Follow us on social media!Instagram: @welcometogrouptherapypod TikTok: @welcometogrouptherapypod Submit your podcast topic requests here! Dr. Justin Puder @amoderntherapist Dr. Kristen Casey @drkristencasey Dr. Jessica Rabon @jessicaleighphd Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CSS @notyouraveragethrpst Article: Alcohol use, screening, and brief intervention among pregnant persons - 24 U.S. Jurisdictions, 2017 and 2019.
**CORRECTION: In this episode it was stated that alcohol is the only substance that you can die from in withdrawal. Thanks to one of our group members correcting us on this, we want to acknowledge that you can also die in withdrawal from other substances such as opioids and benzodiazepines. In alcohol withdrawal individuals may experience delirium tremens (DTs) which can present as confusion, disorientation, hyperactivity, seizures, heart attack, and stroke, which can be fatal. Similarly, individuals who have been drinking heavily for a prolonged period of time are more likely to experience seizures during the detox and withdrawal process which can be fatal. For opiates, death in withdrawal is uncommon but can occur. Withdrawal symptoms often include Dysphoria, insomnia, pupillary dilation, piloerection, yawning, muscle aches, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, nausea, fever, sweating, vomiting, and diarrhea. Persistent vomiting and diarrhea may lead to dehydration and elevated blood sodium levels, if untreated, and lead to heart failure. For benzodiazepines, if you suddenly stop taking benzodiazepines you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, muscle pain, shaking, vomiting, tremors, anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, and seizures. In some cases, the seizures can cause brain damage and death.