Alcohol addiction is a chronic disease identified by uncontrolled drinking and dependence on alcohol. Those addicted to alcohol often use it to cope with the stresses of life or mental health issues. Breaking the cycle of alcohol addiction can be very difficult, but is possible with the right treatment program.
The alcohol addiction blogs will focus on all things related to alcohol and its abuse. There will be a variety of resources available for individuals suffering from alcohol addiction. There will also be many resources available for friends and family members that are looking to understand the disease of addiction that their loved one is dealing with.
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Alcoholism affects millions of people every year. According to the most recent data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcoholism directly affects over 14 million adults and less than 8 percent of those receive treatment. Alcoholism is a progressive disease, which means it worsens over time when not treated. The more a […]
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Alcoholism can affect any person of any gender, age, and socioeconomic status, but is alcoholism hereditary? The answer is yes and no. Those who have a history of alcoholism in their family are more predisposed to alcoholism themselves. There is research that shows genetics are responsible for approximately half of the risk for alcohol dependency
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The term “alcoholism” is complex. Since millions of people drink alcohol regularly, some to excess, it can be difficult to grasp the concept of what alcoholism truly means. People may wonder, is alcoholism really a disease and the answer is yes, it is. When alcohol use reaches the point of addiction, it’s not a lifestyle
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Alcoholism is a progressive disease that worsens over time. It starts with excessive drinking behavior that may include binge drinking which increases the body’s tolerance level. The more a person drinks, the more alcohol it takes for that person to become intoxicated. Eventually, the body becomes used to functioning with alcohol in the system and
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What Is Faith-Based Treatment and Christian Drug Rehab? Faith-based treatment includes religious and/or spiritual beliefs and philosophies into the rehab program activities. There are many services settings available across the U.S. where patients can get faith-based treatment. Some of the most common programs you can find are usually Christian drug rehab ones, but there are
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