Alcohol is the substance we see most, and the one people are slowest to name as a problem. These posts cover the whole range: the drinking that has not hit a crisis yet, the withdrawal that genuinely needs medical supervision, and what treatment looks like at either end of it.
This week, The Guardian website published an interesting article about a phenomenon that mainstream America has yet to latch on to. That would be “Secondhand Drinking” or the collateral damage that beer, wine and spirits can have on people connected to an alcoholic. It is interesting because secondhand smoke is universally accepted as a problem […]
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It may sound shocking to hear, but alcohol-related liver disease is on the rise among younger people across the U.S. Though issues like cirrhosis have always been linked to beer and wine consumption, it usually took years, or even decades, before they would cost someone their life. Now, however, it appears as though binge drinking […]
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“Blacking out” is a common term among alcoholics and binge drinkers. It represents moments of lost memories; a time when excessive boozing leads to reckless behavior and dangerous health scares. To their credit, U.S. News and World Report brought this topic to the forefront of their website this week; making sure readers understand all of the risks […]
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There is no denying that continuously consuming alcohol can have long-lasting effects on the body. Studies have shown its negative impact on the heart, the brain and, most commonly, the liver. But could “casual drinking” also be doing damage? European researchers are saying yes and have issued stern warnings to anyone who regularly raises a glass. […]
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You need to know before evaluating alcohol treatment programs that everyone has their own needs and this is very important factor that you have to keep in your mind when choosing. The period of treatment depends upon the period of drinking and each individual past experiences and current situation. No matter what the period of […]
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