5 Stages of Alcoholism Alcohol AbuseBy dreamscapeMay 3, 2019It’s estimated that 16 million people have alcohol use disorders. People progress toward alcohol addiction through several stages. There is always a chance at any of the stages of alcoholism to find help, hope and healing. Alcoholism can ruin individual lives and devastate families. But it is never too late to find help through alcohol…
How to Support an Alcoholic in Recovery Alcohol Abuse, Family ResourcesBy dreamscapeMay 3, 2019If you have a loved one in early alcohol recovery, you know how hard it was for them to get here. You may feel both hope and concern about the future. You’d probably do just about anything to keep them from spiraling back into the devastation of alcohol abuse. While you can’t do the work…
Night Sweats and Alcohol: Both Drinking and Withdrawal Cause Them Alcohol AbuseBy dreamscapeJuly 23, 2018Sweating excessively, especially at night, has several possible sources. For example, menopause, low blood sugar, fever, a condition called hyperhidrosis and certain medications (e.g., antidepressants and steroids) can all cause night sweats. If you drink alcohol, night sweats may be coming from your drinking habit. Although night sweats are more common with binge drinking or…
A High Functioning Alcoholic’s Story of Treatment Alcohol AbuseBy dreamscapeMay 1, 2018Many high functioning alcoholic’s stories end tragically. Thankfully, Nicole chose to make a different story out of her life. Like many young people, Nicole liked to go out and party with her friends. But there was something different about the way Nicole partied–she didn’t just drink to have fun. She drank to get wasted. Soon,…
Can You Recover From Liver Failure From Alcohol? Alcohol AbuseBy dreamscapeSeptember 20, 2017Liver failure occurs whenever your liver loses at least some of its ability to perform its normal, life-sustaining functions. One of the well-recognized potential causes of this extremely serious condition is prolonged, heavy alcohol consumption. Once liver failure from alcohol intake or any other source sets in, you can’t recover the full health of the…
What Happens When You Give up Alcohol … and When You Can’t Alcohol AbuseBy dreamscapeJuly 25, 2017When an occasional glass of wine with dinner or a couple of beers over the weekend turn into a few drinks per day or the occasional drinking binge, it may be time to consider giving up alcohol … especially if you have been dealing with too many hangovers and your drinking is starting to affect…
6 Ways Alcohol Ages You Alcohol AbuseBy dreamscapeJuly 24, 2017There are plenty of reasons to cut down on your drinking or give up alcohol — too many hangovers, a potential DUI and the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder loom large. Here is another one. Did you know that drinking alcohol can add years to your face and body? A new research study indicates that alcohol even ages you biologically at the cellular level
8 Early Signs You’re Developing an Alcohol Problem Alcohol AbuseBy dreamscapeJuly 21, 2017Having a drink with friends after work, a glass of wine with dinner or a few beers over the weekend is, for most people, part of “normal” life. Sometimes, though, casual or social drinking can develop into “problematic” drinking where life doesn’t feel right unless alcohol is involved. And, it can be tricky to know…
Alcoholism Facts: The Impact on Marriage and Relationships Alcohol AbuseBy dreamscapeJuly 11, 2017By Elizabeth Davies-Ulirsch, Primary Therapist at Promises Young Adult Program Alcohol abuse can slowly destroy relationships. It can erode even the most committed love, scar children and impact families for generations. If you suspect a problem with your spouse, it is important to know these alcoholism facts. Why People Drink There’s always a reason why…
Is There a Genetic Predisposition for Alcoholism? Alcohol AbuseBy dreamscapeJuly 10, 2017Many people wonder if there is an alcoholism gene that automatically gets passed from generation to generation and determines whether people will drink in an unhealthy way. It’s true that certain genes do make some people more vulnerable to excessive alcohol use but it’s also true that not everyone who is at risk for alcoholism…
