The United States has a binge drinking problem. Around 1 in 6 American adults binge drinks at least four times a month. For college students, the number is closer to 35 percent. In this sense, it's not hard to see how the problem is often associated with young people and college-aged fraternity brothers. We don't ... 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.
5 Warning Signs a Mom You Know May Be Abusing Wine
Can You Reverse Alcohol Damage?
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
Why Drinking With a Concussion Is Not Safe
Special care is needed after a potential or confirmed concussion. Depending on the severity, you may have to reduce your activity level for your concussion recovery. 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 ... 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
Step 1 of AA: “Powerlessness”, the First of the 12-step Journey
The journey to recovery often begins with a single step, and for millions of individuals battling alcohol and/or substance addiction through using a self-help pathway such as Alcoholic Anonymous, this first step is truly lives up to its name as it is the first step of several steps that are regarded as a program of ... 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 the sun, surfing, and socializing on the beach—everyone with a delicious-looking alcoholic drink in hand. The messages might vary but ... Read More
