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The links between alcohol and domestic violence are complex and not always well understood. While there is a lot of talk about alcohol and the effects of drinking too much alcohol on the body and mind, there's less talk about its ties to domestic violence. Indeed, alcohol abuse and domestic violence do seem to be ... Read More

The media loves to give attention to the glamorous lives of celebrities. One storyline that's often featured in tabloids and news headlines is when stars go on benders, go through relapses, or announce their sobriety. Proudly sober celebrities might be rare, but they do exist. And it can help the public to look at ... Read More

My life as an alcoholic began innocently enough at the ripe old age of 26. After earning a master's degree in business administration, I landed a job with a company catering to wealthier people needing on-demand personal jets for business and recreational purposes. One of the company's accountants abruptly left to ... Read More

The United States has long been accused of having an unhealthy culture surrounding alcohol consumption. While children overseas are introduced to alcohol gradually and as a normal part of life, American youth are taught that alcohol is dangerous and illicit... until one day, it isn't. This, combined with the huge ... Read More

In the United States, nearly 15 million adults show signs of an alcohol use disorder — around 4.5% of the population. Alcohol use disorders can manifest at any stage during life, from drinking heavily as a college student to enjoying a bottle of wine every night to mask the stress of the day. In many cases, the ... Read More

The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous refers to the "insanity of alcoholism" as the way alcoholics justify their alcoholism. In one section, it reads as follows: "People drink because they like how alcohol makes them feel. This feeling is so elusive that, even though an alcoholic admits it is injurious, they eventually ... Read More

Poison Warning: If you have accidentally ingested rubbing alcohol, please stop reading and contact your local poison control center immediately. You can also call 911 for help. Isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol, is a denatured type of alcohol that has a strong odor. It comes in different strengths, ... Read More

It's a light-hearted thing to say: "I'm a fun drunk", "I'm a happy drunk", or "I'm a crazy drunk." Perhaps these all should spark debate themselves — after all, What does it say about someone who's completely in tune with the way excessive alcohol use affects their personality? But one such phenomenon is especially ... Read More