Struggles Veterans Face When Returning Home. Serving in the U.S. military comes with a long list of physical, mental and emotional challenges. Many veterans battle against post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Most soldiers witness a series of traumatic events. They often end up using drugs or alcohol as a means to cope. Some symptoms of combat-related PTSD do not develop…
Doing some partying and binge drinking while you’re young doesn’t do much harm, right? According to a recent study published by Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, binge and underage drinking can actually damage your brain well into adulthood. Long-Term Brain Changes in Rats Researchers gave young rats a heavy amount of alcohol equivalent to the…
Heavy Drinking Linked to Strokes in Middle Age Are you thinking about having that extra glass of wine with dinner tonight? If you’re in your 50’s or 60’s, you may want to avoid it, as heavy mid-life drinking is as likely to cause a stroke and diabetes. Drinking too much alcohol and blood pressure increase…
How much of a problem is alcohol addiction? The effects of alcohol on society are far-reaching, and cause problems on many levels. First, there’s the social level where people become addicted to alcohol and can slip into a state of constant drunkenness. While affected by alcohol, all manner of terrible things can occur, including physical abuse,…
What Happens in An Alcohol Detox Program? An alcohol detox program is a first and most important step into recovery from alcoholism, but one that leads down a lifelong path of sobriety. Detox is the most necessary action in any kind of rehabilitation from alcohol addiction, as it is the only way to cleanse your…
Alcoholism is a serious disease that can destroy a person’s health and well-being. It also can ruin a career, a person’s social reputation and family. People who become entangled in alcohol abuse often develop a serious dependency. They’re interested in knowing – does alcohol detox work and will it work for me? Addiction to alcohol…
Beginning a new life, achieving lasting sobriety, making major changes… it all starts with an alcohol detox. A detox facility helps patients to handle withdrawal symptoms in a safe and secure environment, and doing so also reduces the likelihood of relapse in the future. While there are detox programs available across the country, many patients…
Alcoholism is a very powerful mental illness that affects millions of people around the world. It’s one of the leading causes of preventable death, and most people never regain control because they don’t realize that there is a way to recover from their seemingly hopeless state. Not only does the alcoholic’s life become unmanageable when…
Alcohol Addiction Requires Professional Help Alcohol addiction is an all too common problem in the United States. Alcohol is a depressant that goes quickly into the bloodstream and affects all organs of the body. When someone is intoxicated, they feel more talkative, confident and have less inhibitions. For many people, alcohol can be consumed on…
If you’re suffering from alcoholism, you’ve probably experienced some level of alcohol withdrawal whether you realized it or not. Even those who aren’t alcoholics have symptoms after a night out of heavy drinking. The body becomes accustomed to alcohol being in the system, so hangovers can cause very minor symptoms like headaches or nausea. For…