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Category Archives: Alcoholism
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Jan
Jan
Having a co-occurring mental health disorder alongside addiction has its own set of unique challenges. Many often wonder if addiction can cause mental illness or vice versa, but […]
09
Sep
Sep
Alcohol can have deadly effects on the body that can be irreversible if a person doesn’t seek treatment. Alcohol is said to be responsible for one in 20 […]
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Aug
Aug
When you are at the beginning of recovery, it is best to stay away from social situations where people are drinking. When attending social events, whether they are […]
13
Jul
Jul
The term “functioning alcoholic” is common, with individuals inside and outside of the addiction recovery sphere hearing it at least once in their lives. However, noticing signs of […]
06
Jul
Jul
It is common knowledge that alcohol is a downer, causing you to have less energy and decreased moods. However, individuals still turn to alcohol to self-medicate symptoms of […]
07
Jun
Jun
Eating a healthy diet is a great way to fill your body with essential nutrients that it has lacked over the years. A study in Science Advances says […]
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May
May
Have you found yourself drinking more than you mean to on a regular basis because the usual amount you consume is never enough? What happens when you begin […]
12
May
May
There are several reasons that a person may develop an addiction. These are often related to mental health disorders, trauma, environmental circumstances, and social circumstances. However, genetics can […]
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May
May
Many people who are not alcoholics end up feeling better when they stop buying alcoholic beverages every time they go out with their friends. Then there are those […]
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Apr
Apr
You may feel like getting a drink after a long workday. The problem is that if you plan on working out the following day, you may end up […]
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Apr
Apr
When it comes to alcoholism, many individuals often picture what they see portrayed in movies and mainstream media. This portrayal typically involves an older man stumbling home with […]
10
Apr
Apr
Managing money is challenging when you are in recovery. Trying to get your finances in order can trigger you to relapse to relieve the stress. Because money management […]
08
Apr
Apr
“Leave It to Beaver” was a family sitcom in the late 1950s about the shenanigans a little boy goes through with his family. Known for being family-friendly and […]
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Apr
Apr
Before social media, it was hard to tell how much drinking your peers have done when you are not around them. Now with social media, your peers are […]
12
Mar
Mar
Binge drinking is a dangerous habit, and the CDC says binge drinking is “the most common, costly, deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the U.S.” Daily drinking is […]
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Mar
Mar
Alcohol withdrawal can cause you to experience uncomfortable symptoms like tremors, headaches, and nausea. Even though it is rare to die from alcohol withdrawal, it can still happen […]
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Mar
Mar
Untreated blood pressure can lead to a risk of heart attack and stroke. Alcoholic beverages are loaded with calories, sugar, and salt, which can cause obesity and weight […]
03
Mar
Mar
When you drink that first alcoholic beverage, you probably do not expect to make drinking a new habit despite the pleasurable effects it gives you. However, a new […]
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Feb
Feb
Alcohol use can lead to flushed cheeks and sweating. This can make you feel warmer as a result of your blood vessels widening and you may feel you […]
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Feb
Feb
Not only can drugs and alcohol ruin a person’s health, but they can ruin your career, as well. Working while under the influence can lead to physical and […]
15
Feb
Feb
With the stress of potential loss of income, unemployment, and increased social isolation, people have increased binge drinking at home during the pandemic. A new study by UTHealth […]
25
Jan
Jan
Recovery can leave you feeling happy and confident in who you are and what you want your life to be. However, it can also leave you in awkward […]
15
Jan
Jan
Perhaps you’re at a party and see someone who is out of it from drinking too much alcohol. That person is at risk of injuring themselves if they […]
05
Jan
Jan
Alcoholism can affect anyone, but it is more common amongst men. Why is this? New studies have gleamed new light into understanding why men are more likely to […]
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Dec
Dec
There have been several theories about why schizophrenia and substance abuse are so closely linked. The most common substances abused by people with schizophrenia are alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, […]
09
Dec
Dec
A weak immune system can leave you susceptible to many contagious diseases, including COVID-19. People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol tend to have weaker immune systems. The […]
06
Dec
Dec
Consuming too much alcohol can negatively affect every aspect of your body, including testosterone. Alcohol can disrupt testosterone production by interfering with the three glands needed for production. […]
02
Dec
Dec
The “one day at a time” philosophy is taught at 12-Step meetings as a reminder to commit to staying sober each day. Because it is known that there […]
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Nov
Nov
Decade after decade, people have used different words to describe how alcohol makes them feel. In the 1920s, they used the term “blotto,” and people in the 1950s […]
06
Nov
Nov
Alcohol can ruin your physical and mental health when it gets out of control. While you may think you are feeling good temporarily, you could also be feeling […]
03
Nov
Nov
Alcohol is one of the most consumable drugs in the world, as you can legally buy alcoholic beverages in stores, as well as restaurants and bars. According to […]
01
Nov
Nov
Prescription opioids tend to contain opioids that can be misused illegally or can develop into an addiction. Mixing painkillers with alcohol has indeed been proven to be fatal. […]
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Oct
Oct
Many people name Halloween as a favorite holiday, regardless of age. There is something exhilarating about finding the perfect costume, planning a lively party, or going out bar […]
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Oct
Oct
There’s nothing more refreshing than a good night’s sleep, but many of us have trouble getting the rest we need. According to Science Daily, one in four Americans […]
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Oct
Oct
A parent is supposed to be the person in your life who sets an example of how to live and guides you. What about when you have a […]
Addiction, Alcoholism, COVID_-19
Reopened Restaurants and Bars Serve Potentially Dangerous Temptation
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Oct
Oct
When restaurants and bars began closing down this past spring, it put a cramp in a lot of people’s social lives. Now that these public gathering places are […]
13
Oct
Oct
Alcohol abuse can be an easy killer for those who have heart problems. The American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2020 Scientific Sessions says that 72% of hospitalized […]
03
Oct
Oct
John Goodman is a talented actor known for his breakout role as Dan Conner in “Roseanne” as well as “Monster’s Inc.,” “The Flintstones,” and more. Goodman has also […]
02
Oct
Oct
College sports are a big part of the lives of many students, none more so than the athletes themselves. The beginning of a new school year means a […]
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