Rubbing alcohol is a common household item used for cleaning and sanitizing purposes. However, some people may turn to drinking rubbing alcohol as a cheap alternative to alcoholic beverages. But, is it safe? Let’s consider the effects of drinking rubbing alcohol and the treatments available for alcohol addiction. To learn more about addiction treatment, call …
Have you thought about alcoholic recovery and food cooked with alcohol? One of the many challenges you may face if you’re getting sober from an alcohol use disorder is that many foods and cooking processes require alcohol. At our alcohol addiction treatment center, we offer guidance in helping you understand why eating foods cooked with …
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Drinking alcohol is a ubiquitous thing to do. When it’s done in moderation by people over 21, it doesn’t always cause problems. However, it’s essential to understand alcohol’s effects on teenagers because they aren’t necessarily the same for adults. The effects of alcohol on teens can be much more dangerous than most people realize. Moreover, …
Alcohol use in teens is a problem of epidemic proportions. Though it doesn’t typically receive as much media coverage as other types of substance use disorders, the presence of alcohol addiction signs in teens can set up a whole generation for significant issues in the future. How Common Is Alcohol Addiction In Teens? You might …
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Do you know the answer to the question, ‘What is alcohol abuse?’ Do you know whether you or your loved one has an alcohol use disorder? The answers to these and other questions help individuals understand what is alcohol abuse, and how it potentially affects them. The Promises Behavioral Health experienced professionals helps clients and …
People often refer to drugs and alcohol, which makes it sound as though alcohol is in a separate category. But some people wonder, is alcohol a drug? The short answer is yes. It affects the body in a number of ways, and can be very detrimental if it’s misused or abused. Fortunately, at Promises Behavioral Health we can …
According to the National Institutes of Health, more than one in five women has more than three drinks every time she consumes alcohol. Although women are less likely to drink than men, their lower weight and reduced water content means that they’ll start experiencing problems related to their drinking much sooner. If you suspect that …
Casual or social drinking is a common form of behavior, and women involved in serious romantic relationships are generally not concerned if their partners imbibe on occasion, even if they themselves are teetotalers. On the other hand, no woman wants to become involved with a full-blown alcoholic, unless perhaps she has a drinking problem of …
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An alcohol-dependent individual’s thyroid health appears to have an impact on his or her tendency to crave alcohol and may also serve as an early warning sign for future alcohol-related issues, research suggests. Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Hormones The thyroid gland sits at the base of the neck between the trachea (i.e., windpipe) and the …
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Alcoholism (known more formally as alcohol dependence) is the well-known addiction characterized by such things as a physical/mental reliance on alcohol consumption and a destructive pattern of alcohol-fueled behavior. After going through the initial stages of alcoholism recovery, people affected by this addiction have a common goal of maintaining their sobriety for the remainder of …
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