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How Alcohol Ruins Lives

When people think of dangerous drugs, they probably think of heroin, crack cocaine, crystal meth or strong painkillers like oxycodone. Because it’s legal, alcohol isn’t usually thought of as a substance with the potential to kill you or lead to chronic, irreversible health problems. In fact, alcohol ruins lives. It’s time to better understand that …

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How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? – Symptoms of Alcoholism

Most adult Americans consume alcohol occasionally, so it’s pretty normal. That’s why people have so many questions about how much alcohol is too much. Many Americans drank a lot at some point, usually in college. And most moved on to have productive lives with careers and families. So how do you know if someone is …

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How Alcohol Use Is Linked to Domestic Violence

While all links are not necessarily causal relationships, the close association between two conditions often warrants attention. Such is the case regarding alcohol use and domestic violence, particularly among couples. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from Promises about our couples counseling programs and alcoholism treatment programs across the United States. What Is the Link …

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Is There a Genetic Predisposition for Alcoholism?

Many 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 …

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Is Alcoholism Hereditary?

People often say that alcoholism doesn’t discriminate—regardless of age, race, or gender, anyone can form a dependency on alcohol. Despite that, however, it’s just as commonly said that alcoholism “runs in the family,” but how, or where, does it actually run? While certain biological and environmental factors can increase your chances of developing an alcohol …

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Drinking and Social Media

Social media likely plays an important role in the lives of millions of people. Multiple studies have demonstrated various effects of using social media platforms on the lives of site users. Do alcohol manufacturers believe that they can increase profits with drinking and social media campaigns? Is there any real link between drinking and social …

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Is Alcohol a Drug?

Many people wonder, “Is alcohol a drug?” Well, the simple answer is yes. It is a substance with a profound effect on bodily functions. Classified as a depressant, it has both short-term and long-term adverse effects on your overall health. It is important to understand how alcohol works in your body so you can get …

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Tips for Being Quarantined with an Alcoholic Spouse

According to data available from the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 79 million people across the country have exposure to alcohol addiction, which includes a married partner. Not only is alcoholism a health problem, but it is considered a social one as well. That means it is critical to learn tips for being quarantined …

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