Alcohol Abuse
How to Support an Alcoholic in Recovery
If 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 […]
5 Stages of Alcoholism
It’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 […]
Night Sweats and Alcohol: Both Drinking and Withdrawal Cause Them
Sweating 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 […]
A High Functioning Alcoholic’s Story of Treatment
Many 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 […]
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 […]
9 Chilling Effects of Alcohol on the Digestive System
Drinking too much alcohol can take a serious toll on your health. There are widely documented side effects on the brain, heart, liver, pancreas and immune system. There’s also an increased risk of cancer […]
The Mental Effects of Alcohol: A Hangover Worse Than Imagined
When you think about the mental after-effects of alcohol, most likely you think of drowsiness, headaches and a general sense of regret. In other words, you think of a hangover. If you’ve ever experienced […]
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 […]
