Alcohol Abuse
Night Sweats & Alcohol: Why Do People Get Night Sweats During Withdrawal?
Sweating excessively, especially at night, can be caused by menopause, low blood sugar, fever, a condition called hyperhidrosis and certain medications (e.g., antidepressants and steroids). If you drink alcohol, night sweats can be a […]
A High-Functioning Alcoholic Rediscovers Herself
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 […]
Can You Recover From Liver Failure From Alcohol?
Liver 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 […]
What Happens When You Give up Alcohol … and When You Can’t
When 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 […]
6 Ways Alcohol Ages You
There 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
Having 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 […]
Alcoholism Facts: The Impact on Marriage and Relationships
By 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 […]
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 […]
5 Hangover Symptoms You Didn’t Know About
If you’ve ever experienced a wicked hangover, you’re certainly not alone. No doubt, the first hangover occurred soon after prehistoric humans discovered the delightful nectar of the vine. Indeed, hangovers are so dreadful, humans […]
What Happens to Your Body During Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol poisoning, also referred to as alcohol overdose, is a serious problem that kills more than 2,200 people each year. Most of the people who succumb to alcohol poisoning are males between the ages […]
What are the Legal Blood Alcohol Levels Across the World?
Almost 10,000 people die in the U.S. each year as a result of alcohol-impaired driving, accounting for nearly one third of all traffic-related deaths in the country. The most important step anybody can take […]
Jealousy and Alcohol: A Risky Combination
By Stacey Colino At one time or another, we’ve all been there: At a party where everyone is having a little too much to drink, you see your S.O. talking animatedly, maybe even flirtatiously, […]
Self-Medicating With Alcohol Can Make Anxiety Worse
A topic was raised recently: “I have two friends who drink to relax vs. taking prescription medications. They feel it’s cheaper, easier and has no side effects.” It is common practice among people who […]
What Do You Mean I Can Never Drink Again?
When you have had one too many disastrous experiences under the influence of alcohol, you realize that it’s time to stop drinking. You may talk to people who are in recovery and realize that […]
‘The Girl on the Train’ Mystery: Did Depression or Alcoholism Come First?
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 […]
