It’s not always easy when a loved one is suffering from an addiction. Whether it is a family member or friend, and whether you live with them or not, finding ways to cope and support them can take time and drain your energy. Addictions can come in many forms and affect people in different ways, …
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Whether it be a parent, cousin, sibling, or even your own child, watching a loved one consume alcohol to excess may be one of the most difficult things someone will ever face. Not only is their concern for the loved one’s general well-being, but also apprehension their behavior may be a sign of a more …
Overcoming addiction takes a series of daily actions, ones that keep you on track and keep you feeling good about your decision to get sober. Maybe you meet with an accountability partner weekly to discuss your triumphs and struggles, or maybe you congratulate yourself monthly with a nice dinner at your favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, a …
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Many people use alcohol to alleviate their anxiety. Eventually this will cause even more anxiety and stress, especially when drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. If you already suffer from anxiety, one alcoholic beverage can easily lead to a dependence on alcohol. One study that looked at alcohol and anxiety disorder said this is a dangerous, …
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Today there are many people who drink socially or have a glass of wine or beer with their dinner after a long, hard day at work. The effects of this type of drinking is something that people have been debating for years now. At the core of this debate is the affect alcohol has on …
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Drinking is recreational for many people, but not for everyone. As the weather warms up and summer days last longer, the cool wines and cocktails make more frequent appearances at summer gatherings and BBQs. Unfortunately, for some, alcohol consumption surpasses what can be categorized as recreational or even social. In fact, 16 million people in …
Every April since 1987, the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence (NCADD) and its supporting organizations across the U.S. have addressed on a large scale the nation’s number one public health problem: alcoholism. Alcohol Awareness Month comprises a series of activities and public service messages delivered across America to increase awareness and understanding of …
Alcoholism, by definition, is an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency. Treating alcoholism includes several challenges, one of which being alcohol relapse. Alcohol relapse rates vary due to several distinct factors: financial difficulties, family dilemmas, education, employment, mental health disorders, limited social skills …
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Alcohol abusers are heavy drinkers who continue to drink no matter the consequences. This form of substance abuse can result in the destruction of families, careers, goals and often times, lives. Abusers and addicts are not the same but both experience the physical effects of the excessive consumption of alcohol. Individuals who are considered alcohol …
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“Alcohol kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined.” Recent studies show that thirty-two percent of heavy drinkers over the age of twelve have also used illegal drugs. Loss of control, an overwhelmed mindset, and hopelessness affect the mind of someone who is suffering from alcohol dependency. Addiction does not discriminate against age nor race …
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