The question of whether genes or environment are responsible for alcoholism has long been debated, but the answers aren't as clear-cut as popular media often makes it seem. While alcohol abuse does often run in families, specific genes for alcoholism haven't been identified, and the link between biology and alcohol ... Read More
Help for Alcoholism
Alcoholism is the most common form of substance abuse, yet it’s a danger is often undercut by its legality and common usage in culture. Upwards of 70% of those who seek treatment for their alcoholism experience some form of withdrawal, making it difficult to face on your own. The articles found here focus on the many aspects of alcoholism including denial, identifying characteristics of alcoholism and staying sober once you’ve had your last drink.
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How Many Types of Alcoholics? Surprisingly Many
Type 1 vs. Type 2 Alcoholism: What’s Your Type?
Genetics and Alcoholism: Is Your Body Predisposed?
In the Aftermath: 5 Reasons You Should Go to Rehab After a DUI
Driving under the influence is a big problem in the United States. The U.S. NHTSA’s National Centers for Statistics and Analysis found that 29 people in the country die each day in an accident involving an alcohol-impaired driver. That equates to one person dying every 50 minutes. Alcohol-related crashes are also ... Read More
Time Flies: Alcohol, Lifespan and Aging
Alcohol is a chemical that can change the physical makeup of the body. People often say that alcohol makes your body older. How can drinking a few glasses of alcohol a week prematurely age you? It may be a bit more complex than you realize. And, while you may believe that alcohol is safe to consume, it's also important ... Read More
Providing Encouragement & Affirmation at an Alcoholics Anonymous Chip Ceremony
Celebrating sobriety is an incredible opportunity. Every day a person is sober is a milestone, and it puts them one day closer to long-term well-being and health. In AA, AA chips or sobriety coins are often given to individuals as they approach important milestones in their sobriety. These chips can be an important ... Read More
A Brief Guide to Drug & Alcohol Interactions
Often when we talk about abusing drugs, we discuss the drug itself: the effects of taking it, the potential for addiction, and the physical danger that comes about over a long period of abuse, whether addiction sets in or not. We talk less often about mixing drugs with other addictive substances. Sure, there are ... Read More
Binge Drinking for Escape or Enjoyment: Different Kinds of Risk
Of all the substance abuse problems we treat at FHE Health, alcoholism may be the most complicated for patients to navigate. Why is this? Most likely, it's because with other abuse disorders, the user tends to know what they're doing is wrong. Merely using many other drugs is illegal, and in the case of legal drugs ... Read More
Blood Alcohol Poisoning: Over the Limit
How much alcohol is too much? It's one of the most common questions people have. Moderation is always considered the most important factor related to drinking alcohol. Knowing how much that is, though, can be a challenge. It’s important to understand why people drink alcohol. Most people who would not be classified as ... Read More
Understanding Alcoholism in College Students
House parties, tailgates, and bars: three of the main hangout spots of all college students. They’re filled with a bunch of people and a lot of fun being had. There’s one more thing they’re filled with though, and that is alcohol. Alcohol, even before they turn the legal age of use, is easily accessible to every ... Read More
