THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND VAPING
After the popularity of cigarettes skyrocketed in the late 1800s, before the knowledge of their health risks, they were glamorized by celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Joan Crawford. More often than not, the beautiful men and women who held the cigarettes also held a cocktail in their hands. It’s still an image that goes hand […]
SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS
Alcoholic hepatitis (AH) is an inflammation of the liver caused by habitual alcohol abuse. After 10 to 20 years of moderate to severe drinking, individuals may develop AH, along with other alcohol-related medical conditions. Most are diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 60, after doing irreversible damage to their liver. Unfortunately, nearly half of […]
HOW YOUR BODY REACTS TO ALCOHOL
Anyone who has ever drank a glass of alcohol knows that after some time and a few more drinks, you begin to feel different. How exactly does this fermented liquid take away the natural everyday feelings we have and turn us into an instant mess? First, alcohol travels through the blood vessels on the tongue […]
3 DEADLY DISEASES LINKED TO ALCOHOLISM
Many people only focus on the short term consequences of drinking alcohol, such as pain from a hangover or getting arrested from risky actions resulting from intoxication. It is very true that drunkenness puts you at risk for injuring yourself and those around you, especially if you choose to operate a vehicle. However, the long […]
PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF QUITTING ALCOHOL ABUSE
It’s a known fact that drinking excessively can take a toll on a person’s health. Over time, drinking in excess can lead to heart problems, liver failure, and cancer among various other health issues. Someone in the midst of a drinking problem may not realize the toll alcohol is taking on their body, or they […]
SEVEN SIGNS TO IDENTIFY AN ALCOHOLIC
Drinking alcohol regularly can affect people in various ways. For some people, wine is an integral part of their dinner. They can go on having little amounts of wine without any problems. However, things get a little out of hand if alcohol is consumed too much regularly and when all the resistance against it fails. […]
CELEBS WHO BATTLED ALCOHOLISM AND OVERCAME RECOVERY
Within the past four years, more than 15 million American adults over 18 years-old qualified as having an alcohol use disorder, also known as an alcohol addiction or alcoholism. Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the U.S. by far; celebrities are no exception! Oftentimes, they suffer unimaginable amounts of public scrutiny and pressure […]
LIFE AFTER ALCOHOL DETOX: IT GETS BETTER
One of the scariest parts about becoming sober is all of the changes that come along with the lifestyle. Facing the unknown is always a bit intimidating, and when you cut alcohol out of your life, there are many unknown factors. Maybe you’re worried about how you’ll spend your time, who you’ll spend it with, […]
WHY ALCOHOL IS THE MOST DANGEROUS DRUG
Alcohol is the most socially acceptable drug on the market, as well as the most easily accessible. Even with this knowledge, the public generally still has a tendency to believe alcohol is not at all dangerous and is a valid form of relaxation. However, science proves these theories wrong and instead shows that alcohol is […]
THE SUMMER SKYROCKET OF TEEN ALCOHOL ABUSE
A season known for barbecues, pool days, flip flops and family vacations, summer is a popular time for activities with friends and family. But with all the parties and picnics also comes the unlimited supply of alcoholic beverages – often tempting children and teens. Each summer, over 11,000 kids try alcohol for the first time […]
