Alcohol Addiction

Even when you have a strong connection with your significant other, your feelings can be reduced due to a strong need and desire to drink. For example, if you’ve forgotten important dates due to drinking or canceled plans from a severe hangover, your drinking may be causing relationship problems. Alcoholism is a family disease and […]

For example, long-term alcohol use in well-nourished diabetics can result in excessive blood sugar levels. Conversely, long-term alcohol ingestion in diabetics who are not adequately nourished can lead to dangerously low blood sugar levels. Heavy drinking, particularly in diabetics, also can cause the accumulation of certain acids in the blood that may result in severe […]

When your blood alcohol level drops, your sleep is shallower, and the fact that you’re waking up more frequently means it may be easier for you to recall your dreams,” Dr. Greuner explains. So if you have a horrible nightmare, you might wake up feeling a little on edge, as you’ll remember more of those […]

They try to do this in manners that challenge authority, particularly the close authority figures they have followed most of their lives, such as teachers and parents. Use of alcohol is one way to challenge this authority, but children and adolescents do not fully understand the risks on their health and behavior. If you’re a […]

Teenagers and young adults who drink may be at particular risk for alcohol overdose. Research shows that teens and college-age young adults often engage in binge drinking and high-intensity drinking. Drinking such large quantities of alcohol can overwhelm the body’s ability to break down and clear alcohol from the bloodstream. This leads to rapid increases […]

More than 70 percent had an alcoholic drink in the past year, and 56 percent drank in the past month. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 70.1% of adults in the United States report drinking alcohol during the past year. “Man, I Love Being Drunk” is not just a song; […]

At first, drinking can reduce fears and take your mind off of your troubles. It can help you feel less shy, give you a boost in mood, and make you feel generally relaxed. In fact, alcohol’s effects can be similar to those of antianxiety medications. When you combine two substances that have a similar mechanism […]

Peer support groups can help people reduce or stop drinking. Many communities have programs that meet frequently that may be helpful for some people. Licensed therapists work with people who are misusing alcohol to help them stop drinking. They also help people identify and avoid their triggers for drinking. Keep reading to learn more about […]

“Some people think of the effects of alcohol as only something to be worried about if you’re living with alcohol use disorder, which was formerly called alcoholism,” Dr. Sengupta says. Heavy drinking can also lead to a host of health concerns, like brain damage, heart disease, cirrhosis of the liver and even certain kinds of […]

Sobriety brings the gift of learning new ways to effectively spend your time. Engaging in new activities is a great way to give your brain a workout. In particular, learning a new language or how to play an instrument is the equivalent of rigorous cardiovascular exercise for your brain. However, you don’t have to rely […]