Alcohol is among the most popular abused substances in both the United States and around the world. According to the National Institute on Alcohol, Abuse and Alcoholism, over 80% of American adults have had at least one drink, while 70% have had a drink in the last year and over 50% in the last month. Unlike other ... 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 to Manage the Effects of Delirium Tremens
How to Know If You’re Experiencing Delirium Tremens
Can You Reverse Alcohol Damage?
Why Concussions and Alcohol Aren’t a Safe Mix
Special care is needed after a potential or confirmed concussion. Depending on the severity, you may have to reduce your activity level. You might have to wait a few hours before sleeping and remain under supervision until the short-term symptoms resolve. You may also be told not to drink after a concussion — but why? ... Read More
Alcohol Sensitivity: Who’s Most Vulnerable to Intolerance?
What is Alcohol Intolerance? You may have heard of alcohol tolerance, which is a social concept. People with a high tolerance can drink a lot without becoming intoxicated, and people with a low tolerance are the opposite. What you may not be aware of is that the oversimplification of the concept of alcohol ... Read More
Understanding the Jellinek Curve and the Stages of Addiction
What is the Jellinek Curve? Whether you've experienced alcoholism yourself or had to watch a loved one sink farther and farther into addiction, you've probably seen firsthand what the progression of alcohol addiction is. The Jellinek curve puts much of what you've observed into an easier-to-see format that shows how a ... Read More
Is Alcoholism a Mental Illness? The Most Common Mental Conditions That Drive People to Drink
Do You Suspect That Your Drinking is Due to an Unknown Mental Disorder? If so, you may be one of many Americans whose alcohol abuse is linked with mental illness. The comorbidity of alcohol and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), bipolar disorder, depression, and several other conditions increases the risk of ... Read More
Recognizing When Alcohol is Self-Medicating Anxiety
Alcohol has long been hailed for its ability to soothe the nerves. It acts as a sedative that affects the central nervous system, making the individual feel more relaxed and able to deal with stress. For that reason, it tends to be a popular go-to beverage during uncomfortable situations or stressful times, ... Read More
The Dangerous Appeal of Alcopops to Underage Drinkers
The manufacturers of various alcohol products and their marketers have been criticized for decades for marketing to young audiences. Messages might show beautiful young people enjoying sun, surf and socializing on the beach—everyone with a delicious-looking alcohol drink in hand. The messages might vary but are always ... Read More
When Day Drinking May Be a Problem
For many people, having a drink outside on a warm afternoon or enjoying a favorite beverage while watching the ball game is a great way to spend a day. (And, in many cases, this is not only safe and legal but harmless.) For some people, however, drinking during the day may signal a problem. Day drinking can be fine ... Read More
