ARTICLE SUMMARY: Alcoholism the #1 addiction in America. The social acceptance of drinking can often lead to denial. But if left untreated, a drinking problem has severe consequences. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 5-10 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS: No Healthy Amount Abuse Definitions Beer Wine Liquor Binge Drinking Mixing Alcohol with Drugs When It Becomes Addiction High-Functioning… Continue reading Alcohol Addiction and Abuse
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Binge Drinking
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Drinking too much alcohol in one drinking session is known as “binge drinking”. But bingeing is not same as alcoholism. How? We review here. ESTIMATED READING TIME: Under 10 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Binge Drinking Definition & Levels Is Binge Drinking the Same as Alcoholism Why People Binge Drink How Many People Binge… Continue reading Binge Drinking
Alcohol Symptoms and Warning Signs
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Drinking too much, too often is considered “alcohol abuse”. It can be a warning sign of a drinking problem. One major indication of alcoholism is physical dependence on alcohol. In this article, we review dependence and other symptoms of a true drinking problem… and offer suggestions on how can you deal with them.… Continue reading Alcohol Symptoms and Warning Signs
Drunk Driving
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: This article provides a brief review of the consequences you face if you get arrested for drunk driving. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What’s the Drunk Driving Limit? DUI vs. DWI Dangers Accident Statistics Death & Fatalities Laws Consequences Help and Treatment What’s the Drunk Driving Limit? Alcohol is a depressant. It works by slowing down the… Continue reading Drunk Driving
Alcohol Withdrawal and Detox
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Alcohol withdrawal can be severe and very uncomfortable. Some symptoms, such as delirium tremens, can be dangerous or fatal. How do medical professionals treat withdrawal? We review here. TABLE OF CONTENT: Medical Detox, or Not? Detox Protocols Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Delirium Tremens Protracted Withdrawal Symptoms Duration of Withdrawal Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline Medications Used… Continue reading Alcohol Withdrawal and Detox
The Genetics of Alcoholism
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Scientists still have not identified the combination of genes thought to increase risk of alcohol problems. In this article, we outline the possible risk factors and share some tips on how to protect yourself if you are genetically predisposed to becoming an alcoholic. Then, we welcome your questions at the end. ESTIMATED READING… Continue reading The Genetics of Alcoholism
Alcoholism Causes and Risk Factors
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Many risk factors contribute to a drinking problem. We review the major ones, starting with psychological and then looking at genetic and cultural factors. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 5-10 minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS: Causes of Alcoholism Psychological Factors Personality Factors Personal Choice Factors Drinking History Factors Genetic Factors Familial Factors Environmental Factors Religious Factors Social… Continue reading Alcoholism Causes and Risk Factors
Alcohol and the Liver
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Heavy drinking can result in serious alcoholic liver diseases including cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver, and even cancer. But, liver damage can be reversed. How? We review here. If you have additional questions, feel free to post them in the comments section at the end. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is Liver Damage? Risk Factors… Continue reading Alcohol and the Liver
Booze on Campus: The Problem of College Drinking & Why It’s Bad
Why the ‘Age Excuse’ for College Drinking Is Toxic Is abusing alcohol a foregone conclusion when it comes to the college experience? Is binge-drinking on university campuses a product of tender age, a lack of supervision and supercharged hormones? And can we really expect our students to outgrow it in time to enter the workforce… Continue reading Booze on Campus: The Problem of College Drinking & Why It’s Bad
Top 10 Strongest Alcohols
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system and slows down brain function. Though all alcohol is potentially dangerous, it’s important to that understand some alcohol is more deadly than others. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the strongest alcohols currently on the market. At the end of… Continue reading Top 10 Strongest Alcohols
