The Causes of Alcohol Addiction
America has a severe alcohol addiction problem, and not nearly enough is being done about it. More than 15 million people struggle with alcohol addiction, but less than 10 percent…
Alcoholism Among Trauma Workers: Is PTSD to Blame?
PTSD Can Lead to Alcoholism Among Trauma Workers Trauma workers expose themselves to horrifying disasters regularly, and more than 50 percent develop varying degrees of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.…
March Madness and Alcoholism
When the March Madness college basketball tournament tips off, students and fans across the country will reach for alcoholic beverages. The binge drinking that comes with the country’s most exciting…
How to Drink Less in Social Situations
Social drinking may seem normal to some people. You may be one of the many people around others who are drinking over dinner, in a conversation, or at that big…
How to Stage an Intervention
If someone you love is experiencing issues with addiction, it may be time to stage an intervention. However, most people haven’t experienced an intervention before. Therefore, they do not know…
What Are the Stages of Alcoholism?
Alcohol is one of the most difficult substances to treat for abuse and addiction because it is a legal drug that is everywhere you look. In bars, at parties, at…
What are the Benefits of Holistic Alcohol Detox?
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…
What Are The Advantages Of A Medically Monitored Alcohol Detox Program?
Alcoholism is a very powerful mental illness that affects millions of people around the world. It is one of the leading causes of preventable death, and most people never regain…
Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic
A functional alcoholic is a person who has the need to use alcohol on a consistent basis but seems to be able to handle daily life just fine. Can you…
Alcohol and Blood Pressure Linked to Strokes
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…