WHY “DRY JANUARY” ACTUALLY WORKS FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMERS
Ultimately, the New Year brings new changes. However, the real key to making these “changes” is following through with decisions. On that note, how many of your friends, loved ones, or coworkers have talked to you about making a New Year’s resolution to quit alcohol, only to fall back into that pit again? At first, […]
UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE NATURE OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
For many people, quitting “cold turkey” can be one of the most courageous acts of their lives, but, in the case of alcoholics, particularly long-term ones, this decision can be life-threatening. Keep in mind that the attachment to this drug is infamously strong, resulting in a terrible landslide of dangerous side effects after the substance […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOLIC NEUROPATHY
If you were asked to name a few long-term effects of alcohol use disorder, what would you choose? At first, you would probably explain how alcohol damages the liver and the rest of the digestive tract. Some of you might make a note of how long-term drinking can severely impede your vision and your memory. […]
IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND PROSTATE CANCER?
While both sexes are generally affected by alcohol in similar ways, you may already be aware of the fact that men can process alcohol much better than women. Still, that does not mean that men are not exempt from a unique set of deadly and debilitating problems brought on by excessive alcohol consumption. For example, […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM DESTROY MUSCLES
Did you know that you have 700 muscles in your body? From the large biceps in your arm to the series of thin strips connecting your face, these amazing organs helps us perform some of the most important daily activities and help us complete our smaller tasks like typing and reading. (Even your eye is […]
LETTING ALCOHOLICS GO VS. THE THREAT OF SUICIDE
How far can you let an alcoholic fall until they’ve hit rock bottom? Although circles of wisdom throughout the years have countlessly told people to stop helping their loved ones and friends who suffer from alcoholism, we have to remember that these victims have incredibly weak minds. So, what happens when their version of rock […]
Does Alcohol Thin Your Blood?
Did you know that drinking too much alcohol can greatly affect the coagulation of your blood? Ultimately, you might be surprised to hear this. After all, haven’t a string of physicians recommended that people should drink one glass of red wine or liquor at night to prevent heart attacks and strokes? Obviously, any drug can […]
TEENS CAN OBTAIN ALCOHOL FROM AN EASY SOURCE
As much as parents and other adults may try to prevent teens from drinking alcohol, the legal limits and “scare factors” are not always enough to prevent experimentation during this unpredictable age. The fact of the matter is that, despite intervention, teens can get their alcohol from ridiculously easy sources: their homes. Even more shocking, […]
THE TOXIC BLEND OF CAFFEINE AND ALCOHOL
How many times have you reached for a cup of coffee in the morning or an energy drink in the afternoon? From a quick kick to a daily routine, each of us is somehow connected to caffeine and its glorious ability to make us explode with boundless energy. Nevertheless, daily activities take a different turn […]
HOW TO SET UP BOUNDARIES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL USERS
At some point in your life, you have probably had the misfortunate of dealing some who had problems with “boundaries.” This person may be a family member who licked a spoon before sticking it back in a bowl or a friend who continuously fights with another one of your friends at every party. At some […]
