Category: Alcohol

The Relationship Between Alcohol And The Heart
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The Relationship Between Alcohol and the Heart

You’ve heard it often, alcohol is good for the heart. A bit of red wine here and there is going to protect you from a heart attack, so enjoying yourself is good, right? For some people this is true but for others, it doesn’t apply. When engaged in moderate drinking

Identifying and Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
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Identifying and Treating Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol use disorder is the term medical professionals use to describe individuals who have no self-control over their alcohol consumption. Most individuals suffering from this disorder believe they are unable to function properly without drinking. Becoming dependent on alcohol is just as dangerous as any other substance abuse disorder as

What To Look For In A Drug And Alcohol Treatment Center
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What To Look For In A Drug And Alcohol Treatment Center

After you have decided to get help for your addiction you must do so at a center that has a solid rating from residents and a proven success rate. The reputation of Discovery Place is one that is well-respected and widely recognized for its high-quality facilities, staff, and services. Discovery Place

What is Addiction Transference?
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What is Addiction Transference?

There are many addictions that millions of people battle every year—drug addiction, alcohol addiction, sex addiction–even food and gaming addictions are fought on a daily basis throughout the United States. Addiction can apply not only to drugs but even daily habits and activities. Human beings can become addicted to just

The Emotional Toll Of Alcoholism
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The Emotional Toll Of Alcoholism

Regular intake of alcohol is not only detrimental to the body but it also is disrupting to the mind. The way alcohol causes people to react and behave varies from person to person. Many people experience intense emotions when they have alcohol in their system. Often, a person is suffering

The Difference Between Heavy Drinking and Alcoholism
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The Difference Between Heavy Drinking and Alcoholism

Many Americans may have experienced a loved one who causes problems when they drink, whether it’s problems in their own lives or in the lives of those around them. Because of repeatedly negative behavior, one may wonder if their loved one is a heavy drinker or an alcoholic. Understanding the

What Is a Drug and Can Alcohol Be A Drug
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What Is a Drug and Can Alcohol Be A Drug?

What is a drug? What is the accepted definition? According to the Oxford dictionary, a drug is anything that is “a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.” So is alcohol a drug? ‘Yes, it is. Alcohol depresses the Central

The Connection Between Alcohol and Suicide
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The Connection Between Alcohol and Suicide

There are many connections to be made with alcohol and addiction: mental and physical health issues, divorce, and abuse, among others. Some are well-known such as liver disease, while others are lesser-known such as links to depression and anxiety. The link to depression leads to an even greater issue: suicide.

Three Major Signs of Relapse to Watch Out For
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Three Major Signs of Relapse to Watch Out For

Recovery is a difficult but crucial process to undertake when choosing a life of sobriety. Many hurdles stand between an addict and their addiction, even post-recovery. Any addict, even ones with straightforward and effective recoveries, may struggle with relapse. Relapse is a return to compulsive and addictive behaviors, causing a

Why In-Patient Programs Are Better For Alcoholics
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Why In-Patient Programs Are Better For Alcoholics

Alcohol is present in almost all social situations, events, gatherings, and meetings across the United States. It is very difficult in managing daily life without encountering alcohol consumption. If you are suffering from alcohol abuse and are trying to stay sober, this reality makes it especially difficult to do so.