There are many shocking facts related to alcohol abuse statistics. The number of individuals in the U.S., and around the world that have an issue with alcohol abuse continues to increase in spite of efforts to reduce the statistics. People with an alcohol addiction sometimes do not realize that they are actually a part of …
Alcoholism is not something that a person can just stop on their own. This myth is common among those with limited knowledge about alcoholism and what are the causes of alcohol abuse. Research shows that there are several factors that potentially play a role in excessive alcohol consumption and alcohol abuse. The Promises Behavioral Health …
If you’re living with an alcoholic, it can be stressful. People who are addicted to alcohol or other substances can sometimes be unpredictable. They may engage in other behaviors you don’t agree with, spend money needlessly, or take advantage of others. In some cases, it can be hard to get them help because they aren’t …
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For many people, drinking in moderation and using over-the-counter pain medication is just a normal part of life. When done responsibly, there isn’t necessarily an issue with either one of these behaviors. But the problem comes in when alcohol and ibuprofen are used in larger quantities and used together. At that point, they can start …
A 2007 CBS News story recounted the life of a soldier, Staff Sgt. Daniel Shannon, who had been injured in combat and subsequently suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Shannon was prone to violent outbursts, where he would find himself destroying furniture in fits of rage. Sadly, stories like his are common; as the wars …
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It is not always easy to spot an alcoholic. Not everyone who has a drinking problem is falling down on a park bench with a brown paper bag concealing the bottle in their hand. Nor is every alcoholic spending their evenings perched on a bar stool ordering round after round to satisfy an addiction. For …
I wish my dad had gone to rehab. When I was a little girl my father treated me like a princess. He brought me dolls and built me a big toy chest to display them. We watched favorite TV shows and he always sat with his arm around me protectively. He’d take me to fancy …
In recent years, studies have shown that almost half of those who have an eating disorder also regularly abuse drugs or alcohol. Approximately 35% of people who abuse drugs or alcohol also have an eating disorder. This trend is particularly common in young teenage girls, so parents should take note of this in case they …
Since alcohol is lawful to purchase and consume in the United States, it is more accessible than other substances like cocaine, opiates, and benzodiazepines. Even though alcohol is legal, it poses the risk of physical dependency, making many of those struggling with a drinking problem wonder how to stop drinking. Alcohol is the most commonly …
It’s hard to know what came first for Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) in the mystery thriller “The Girl on the Train” — alcoholism or depression. What is apparent is that these two issues were inextricably linked and compounded by one another, and helped fuel her downward spiral. Depression or Alcoholism: The Chicken-Before-the-Egg Phenomenon Viewers don’t …
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