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 has been known for a long time to included mental dependency, physical dependency or both with devastating effects surround a drinker’s personal life and immediate family and friends. Often times, their drinking will lead them to make irrational decisions under impaired judgment which can get the injured or killed in such traumatic events like […]
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Whether or not we choose to believe it, drinking alcohol is a major part of college culture. Binge drinking and heavy drinking are both prevalent amongst the college population. In fact, according to a 2016 study, about 38% of college students between the ages of 18 and 22 reported that they had problems with binge
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The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends. As people get into the spirit, this often means that drinking increases. While sipping on a drink throughout the course of the meal usually isn’t problematic, having multiple drinks in a short period of time (also known as binge drinking) can be. The body
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In 2014, more than 16 million adults had an alcohol use disorder and nearly 88,000 people died from alcohol-related causes according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. However, alcoholism is not only treatable, it is preventable as well. Alcohol screenings can support early detection and intervention, saving lives. By answering a few
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No one ever said that addiction recovery would be easy. In fact, it may be one of the most difficult things you do – but also one of the most rewarding. When your body and mind have become so used the effects of drugs and alcohol, it can be hard to imagine a different way
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