Guide: Outpatient Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Many individuals struggling with alcohol addiction decide to do an outpatient program (instead of a live-in inpatient treatment) to aid in their recovery.
Category: Alcoholism
Alcohol and Drug Dependence: How They Connect
How do alcohol and drug dependence connect? What do people who either suffer from substance abuse issues or may be prone to them need to know?
Understanding Binge Drinking: Awareness Can Prevent Long-term Abuse
There’s a line between drinking casually and binge drinking, but it is a line that, once crossed, can have deleterious effects.
How to Stop Drinking: Reasons and Challenges
We all know: Drinking alcohol is a regular part of many social gatherings. It’s hard to avoid — parties, dinners, even just hanging out with friends. For those who want to know how to stop drinking, what can they do?
More on Drinking Blackouts: Effects of Alcohol
Among the many effects of alcohol — or too much alcohol — can be blackouts. How does that happen? According to the Washington Post: “Alcohol impairs memory formation, but not in a simple or easily anticipated way, researchers say. There’s no clear cutoff point at which memory will be suppressed. David J. Nutt, a psychiatrist … Read More
Binge Drinking and Blackouts: Sobering Truths About Lost Learning for College Students
By Jamie Smolen, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Florida Tens of thousands of college students nationwide will cheer for their football teams this weekend. Some of those who show up for the game after tailgate drinking may not remember the highlight touchdowns that they cheered so loudly for. Others may have trouble remembering even a … Read More
Moms and Drug Abuse
Moms and Drug Abus Ten years ago, it was reported that at least 18 million women aged 26 and older take prescription medications for unintended purposes. Today, that number is even higher, and many of those abusing drugs include women who are moms. Some are surprised to find out how many moms deal with drug … Read More
Do Women Who Drink Alcohol Eat More?
Do Women Who Drink Alcohol Eat More? Many of us made New Year’s Resolutions not that long ago to eat less, exercise more, and get healthier. How are you measuring up? Recent studies indicate that alcohol may be getting in the way of your goals, especially if you are female. That is to say, the … Read More
Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving According to the US Department of Transportation, every two hours, 3 people are killed in highway crashes due to drunk driving. The consequences of drunk driving include: arrests, property damage, injuries, and thousands of deaths each year. A recent report published by the Bureau of Transportation indicates that, “an estimated 4 million U.S. … Read More
The Effects of Alcohol on the Body
The Effects of Alcohol on the Body Most of us tend to think of alcohol use affecting mainly the liver and the brain. However, recent research points to evidence that alcohol impacts and effects almost every organ and system in the body. Further, the effects can be temporary or permanent depending on the amount consumed … Read More