HOW THE BRAIN RECOVERS FROM ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
Simply put, long-term alcohol use can wreak havoc on the brain cells, which can result in severe impediments to judgement, cognition, and decision-making. An additional problems alcohol abusers and alcoholics can face is malnutrition as a result of poor dietary practice, due to the simple fact that vitamin deficiencies can inflict tremendous damage on the […]
WHY JEWS HAVE LOWER RATES OF ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
Everyone has a set of beliefs that dictate everyday life. However, one the major determining factors for a person’s alcohol use is (as you expected) religion. Even if you do not belong to these faiths, you may be aware of the strict rules about overindulgence or a unique set of guidelines for alcohol consumption among […]
HOW DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE CAN WREAK HAVOC ON YOUR GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
When it comes to studies on how alcohol and drugs affect the body, the chances are high (no pun intended) that the first thing you will think of is the impact of these substances on the digestive tract. After all, with the exceptions of smokables and injectables, a majority of drugs like pills, capsules, powders, […]
HOW TO FIND A REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR A BLIND ALCOHOL ABUSER OR ALCOHOLIC
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), 1 out of 12 adults in the United States is suffering from a form of alcohol abuse or addiction (including chemical dependency), based on the fact that alcohol is the most popular addictive substance in our country. In a very surprising twist, however, researchers […]
THE BIZARRE AND DANGEROUS TREND OF ALCOHOL IN MOVIE THEATERS
If you are one of the thousands of people who enjoy going to movie theaters, you may have noticed a bizarre trend that has been taking root over the past decade. When you enter the building, have you ever spotted a telltale bar in the vicinity of the concession stand? Ten or more years ago, […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND “HOLIDAY HEART SYNDROME”
Have you ever heard of the notion that “alcohol is healthy for your heart”? Mostly, this statement is true, as along as (according to physicians around the world) you take incredibly small amounts of this substance at a specific time of day. For the rest of the world that indulges in overwhelming quantities of alcoholic […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISING FOR DRUG ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS
For an alcoholic or drug addict, resisting the urge to return to using a deadly substance and reemerging into that world of despair is very difficult. After all, at some point, these men and women actually found comfort in these dangerous, toxic drugs and beverages. However, as hard as this may feel, you must never […]
WHAT IS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND VIOLENCE?
For hundreds of years (maybe even thousands), the link between alcohol consumption and violence has become a part of human culture. Although we like to joke about drunken brawls and bar fights on TV and in films (which can be funny), the fact of the matter is far from humorous. On a yearly basis, alcohol-related […]
LOW-ALCOHOL DRINKS VS. TEETOTALER’S CHOICE
According to reports, hardcore alcohol drinkers cannot tell the difference between a stiff drink and a low-alcohol beverage. So why do we bother producing these substances if there is no difference between the tang of alcohol? This question has been asked by people who are gradually trying to reduce their total alcohol intake, but, honestly, […]
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR FRIEND IS DEPENDENT ON ALCOHOL OR AN ALCOHOL ABUSER
Chances are, if you and your party-loving friends have spent time at outdoor venues or special events, you have seen some crazy incidences involving drunkenness. Whether your friends have had too much to drink or some other patrons are stumbling around while laughing, you can easily identify a drunken person from a tipsy person. However, […]
