Alcohol Abuse
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How Drinking Alcohol Harms Your Health
Drinking alcohol is part of our social culture; it is associated with relaxation, parties, and adventures. For some, drinking a... Continue Reading
Drinking alcohol is part of our social culture; it is associated with relaxation, parties, and adventures. For some, drinking a... Continue Reading
Accessing Addiction Recovery Resources During the Pandemic
By Constance Scharff, PhDEconomic shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have changed the way we access mental health and addiction recovery services. Here a... Continue Reading
Economic shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have changed the way we access mental health and addiction recovery services. Here a... Continue Reading
Overcoming Relapse Triggers During the Pandemic
By Constance Scharff, PhDCovid-19 has put many in recovery from substance use disorder at risk of relapse. The American Medical Association notes that o... Continue Reading
Covid-19 has put many in recovery from substance use disorder at risk of relapse. The American Medical Association notes that o... Continue Reading
Why Alcohol Cues May Trigger Relapse Despite Long-Term Recovery
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.People struggling with alcohol use disorder know the depths of destruction and shame associated with their drinking. Continue Reading
People struggling with alcohol use disorder know the depths of destruction and shame associated with their drinking. Continue Reading
Study Finds Brain Region for Controlling Binge Drinking
By Dawn HurleyResearchers have found that the deactivation of a stress-signaling area of the brain associated with emotion-related and motiva... Continue Reading
Researchers have found that the deactivation of a stress-signaling area of the brain associated with emotion-related and motiva... Continue Reading
Alcohol Consumption Surges Due to Isolation Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.We're in strange times, and that's an understatement. We're anxious. We're concerned about our health, our job security, and ou... Continue Reading
We're in strange times, and that's an understatement. We're anxious. We're concerned about our health, our job security, and ou... Continue Reading
Research Shows that Alcohol Abuse May Cause Genetic Changes
By Dawn HurleyLong-term genetic change is a possible consequence of heavy alcohol use. Continue Reading
Long-term genetic change is a possible consequence of heavy alcohol use. Continue Reading
Certain Genes Linked to Heavy Drinking and Alcoholism
By Dawn HurleyResearchers with extensive knowledge of addiction and misuse of alcohol are hard at work to help us better understand and treat... Continue Reading
Researchers with extensive knowledge of addiction and misuse of alcohol are hard at work to help us better understand and treat... Continue Reading
Alcohol’s Effect on the Heart
By Monica RomanoAlcohol damages and weakens the heart muscle and impedes its ability to pump blood efficiently. Continue Reading
Alcohol damages and weakens the heart muscle and impedes its ability to pump blood efficiently. Continue Reading
How Eating Disorders and Alcohol Abuse Result in Drunkorexia
By Rebecca KovacsDrunkorexia. What exactly is it, and what effect does it have on a person? Continue Reading
Drunkorexia. What exactly is it, and what effect does it have on a person? Continue Reading
Is the Sinclair Method Effective at Treating Alcohol Addiction? Pros and Cons
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.While rehab, Alcoholics Anonymous, and a total commitment to abstinence have been the gold standard for treatment, it's not the... Continue Reading
While rehab, Alcoholics Anonymous, and a total commitment to abstinence have been the gold standard for treatment, it's not the... Continue Reading
What Prevents Women From Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Research shows that gender plays a major role in determining whether someone seeks treatment. Continue Reading
Research shows that gender plays a major role in determining whether someone seeks treatment. Continue Reading
Liver Disease Rising Among Young Adults who Abuse Alcohol
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Fatalities caused by liver cirrhosis are dramatically increasing among young adults between the ages of 25-34. Continue Reading
Fatalities caused by liver cirrhosis are dramatically increasing among young adults between the ages of 25-34. Continue Reading
Don't be Fooled by the Myth of the 'Happy Drunk' - Beware of This Hidden Danger
By Toshia HumphriesTheir cries for help go unseen and unheard, making their existence a myth that typically ends in tragedy. Continue Reading
Their cries for help go unseen and unheard, making their existence a myth that typically ends in tragedy. Continue Reading
STUDY: 5 Types of Alcohol Abuse Are Common at Different Ages
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterResearch has uncovered that there are 5 different types of problem drinking — each one more common at different stages of life. Continue Reading
Research has uncovered that there are 5 different types of problem drinking — each one more common at different stages of life. Continue Reading