A new study found that cirrhosis-related deaths in the US increased 65% between 1999 and 2016. According to a new study, alcohol is to blame for an increase in fatal cirrhosis cases in young adults in recent years. Researchers at the University of Michigan discovered that between 2009 and 2016, those in the 25 to… Continue reading Liver Disease On The Rise, Especially Among Young Adults
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Jack Black Details What He Learned About Recovery While Filming "Don’t Worry"
“It’s a battle for survival for millions of people around the world, and some of them are battling silently by themselves and no one else knows it.” Actor Jack Black said that he gained new perspectives about addiction and recovery filming “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot.” The film, which was released last… Continue reading Jack Black Details What He Learned About Recovery While Filming "Don’t Worry"
Does Teen Drinking Affect Metabolism?
A recent study examined how underage drinking affected the metabolism of teens ages 13 to 17. In addition to it being illegal, underage drinkers now have another reason to refrain from drinking alcohol, as a recent study has determined that teenage alcohol use can negatively impact metabolism. The study was based on a previous study… Continue reading Does Teen Drinking Affect Metabolism?
Why Some People May Be More Prone To Alcoholism Than Others
A landmark study may have pinpointed a gene that is linked to alcoholism. New research may provide further clues into how genetics play a role in the development of dependency on drugs and alcohol. A new study used rats that had been fed a steady diet of alcohol as test subjects; when offered more alcohol or… Continue reading Why Some People May Be More Prone To Alcoholism Than Others
Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"
“To the ones who never left me we’ve been down this road before, I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore,” the pop star sings in her new song. Pop star Demi Lovato is forthright about not only about the positive side of her recovery, but also her struggles along the way. The singer-songwriter’s new single… Continue reading Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"
Brandon Lee Exchanges Barbs With Dad Tommy About Rehab, Sobriety
“I thank my dad for paying for my treatment… My clear mind has allowed me to do a lot with this time. So much so that I would like to offer to pay for his treatment.” Former Mötley Crüe rocker Tommy Lee and his son Brandon continue to wage a very public and very ugly… Continue reading Brandon Lee Exchanges Barbs With Dad Tommy About Rehab, Sobriety
Lily Allen Discusses Addiction, Self-Medicating
“I’ve used drugs and alcohol as medicine, almost, when things have been really bad. If I’m in a bad place, psychologically, I shouldn’t be anywhere near drugs and alcohol.” British singer Lilly Allen first broke through in 2006 with her album Alright, Still, and now she’s back with her first new album in four years,… Continue reading Lily Allen Discusses Addiction, Self-Medicating
Elizabeth Vargas On Going Public With Alcoholism And Anxiety
“If I’ve helped one person, I feel really great, but I hear from people daily. That makes me feel like it was worth it to be as brutally honest as I was.” In 2014, former 20/20 anchor Elizabeth Vargas went public in a series of interviews, sharing her struggles with alcoholism and anxiety. Now she is opening up about the life-changing… Continue reading Elizabeth Vargas On Going Public With Alcoholism And Anxiety
David Cassidy Revealed He Was Still Drinking, Didn't Have Dementia Prior To Death
Cassidy made the confession to a producer in a recorded conversation, which will air as part of an upcoming documentary about his life. Last year, Partridge Family star David Cassidy announced that he was suffering from dementia. But just two months before he died last November, Cassidy admitted that he never had dementia, but was… Continue reading David Cassidy Revealed He Was Still Drinking, Didn't Have Dementia Prior To Death
Can The Mere Expectation Of Alcohol Boost Dopamine?
A new study examined the dopamine release levels of people with a family history of alcoholism. Those with a history of alcohol-related issues in their families may produce more dopamine at the idea of a drink, a new study has found. The study indicates that people who have a history of alcohol use disorders in… Continue reading Can The Mere Expectation Of Alcohol Boost Dopamine?