Alcohol abuse is more common than you think
According to a government survey, in 2009, 51.9% of Americans age 12 and older had used alcohol at least once in the 30 days prior to being surveyed; 23.7% had binged (5+ drinks within 2 hours); and...
View ArticleHow common is alcohol addiction?
Alcohol Addiction Alcohol addiction is defined as the prolonged intake of excessive amounts of alcohol. The terms “alcohol addiction” and “alcohol abuse” are often used interchangeably, but it is...
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10 Signs of Alcohol Abuse
If you look around there are some people who tend to love their alcohol a little more than anything else in this world be it food, money, career, love, family and even life itself. If you would ask any...
View Articlewomen have a higher risk of developing problems from alcoholism
Most alcoholics tend to be men and men are more likely to consume more alcohol. But women have a higher risk of developing problems from alcohol consumption. Even when a man and a woman drink the same...
View ArticleSeniors can have alcohol abuse problem
Underage drinking and college drinking are big problems. Young adults and mid-aged people can become alcoholics. Even seniors have have big alcohol problems. It can happen to anyone at any age. Many...
View ArticleWhen do I know that I might have a drinking problem
Many people are social drinkers. Which mean that they drink, but they don’t drink to get themselves into trouble. But how can one find out whether he or she has a drinking problem. Drinking a few beer...
View ArticleTREATMENT APPROACHES TO ALCOHOL ABUSE
It could be said that alcohol has been around almost as long as the human race and almost certainly has been part of the culture since that first taste of fermented fruit. Through the centuries alcohol...
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How much is considered excessive alcohol use?
Alcohol use is very common in western society. In many parts of the world, social drinking is part of daily life. However, drinking alcohol has immediate effects that can increase the risk of many...
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People react differently to alcohol
Not everyone reacts to alcohol the same way. That’s why some people get drunk more easily than others. The major factor in alcohol reactions are: Age. Gender. Race or ethnicity. Physical condition...
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More antidepressants are prescribed to people than ever
In recent years, more antidepressants are prescribed to people than ever. The incidence of mixing prescription drugs with alcohol is also increasing at an alarming rate. Alcohol abuse is already quite...
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