The United States has a binge drinking problem. Popular among high school students, college students and even adults, drinking heavily on a regular basis is a normal thing for far too many people. Around 1 in 6 American adults binge drinks at least four times a month, and for college students, the number is closer to ... Read More
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Updated on March 18, 2021 "Mush brain," "mush brain alcohol" and "wet brain" are unfamiliar terms to many people. While unsettling, the words are memorable short descriptors of a disease that can affect long-term alcoholics at some point in the trajectory of their addiction. The disease is called Wernicke-Korsakoff ... Read More
How a Breathalyzer Works: The Roadside Sobriety Test That Everyone Should Know About
Updated January 4th, 2022 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person dies in a drunk driving accident about every 50 minutes in the U.S. While we all know that being over the legal alcohol limit and getting behind the wheel of a car is risky, unfortunately it still happens. Even if a ... Read More
Drinking Responsibly: Can an Alcoholic Ever Control Their Drinking?
Have you or someone you know tried to stop drinking or attempted to cut down on drinking alcohol but failed to do so? Do you look forward to your next drink? Has drinking ever interfered with your job, school or family responsibilities? If you abstain from drinking for more than 48 hours, do you start ... Read More
Seizures: Mitigating a Serious Alcohol Withdrawal Risk
If you've abused alcohol for a number of consecutive days, months or years, the cumulative impact all that alcohol has on your body can dramatically increase the levels of dopamine within your brain — that's the neurotransmitter associated with pleasurable feelings like euphoria, relaxation and satisfaction. Given ... Read More
Can You Overdose on Alcohol? High BAC and Alcohol Poisoning
Updated September 29, 2023 How much alcohol is too much? When it comes to indulging in a drink, moderation is key — but knowing how much that is can be a challenge. Most people who wouldn't be classified as alcoholics enjoy alcohol in small amounts. They don't think about it throughout the day obsessively; ... Read More