WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALCOHOL CONTENT IN STANDARD U.S. DRINKS
How much alcohol is in that drink? Ultimately, some people try to be cautious about exceeding the recommended guidelines of alcohol consumption, but, unfortunately, some people tend to extend past the recommended amount. As a result, these people will engage in binge drinking, shots, and countless rounds of beer to knock a horse flat. In […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT AN ALCOHOLIC BENDER
If you have ever spent time with an alcoholic or an abuser or are just savvy with alcoholic practices, then you may have heard of the term “drinking bender.” So, what does this term mean exactly? Simply put, a “bender” can refer to any situation ranging from wild parties to non-strop drinking for multiple days […]
UNDERSTANDING THE SILENT VICTIMS OF ALCOHOLISM
Often, when we look at the deep holes of despair and anguish dug by alcoholics, we are very quick to reach out to these people and provide as much help as we possibly can (as we definitely should). Unfortunately, though, in our mixture of concern and upset over the people suffering from this mental illness, […]
THE BENEFITS OF TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL
As countless historical figures and literary characters have said throughout the years, “Knowledge is power.” In a country where drug abuse and alcohol problems inflict a large number of people, you will naturally feel obliged to learn as much as you can about the substances that pose a threat to your well-being. However, you may […]
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE FRIGHTENED OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
For many people seeking to overcome alcoholism, the promise of a happier and healthier life is like a shining light of hope on the horizon. However, one roadblock remains, and it can be an extremely difficult challenge to overcome: withdrawal. In fact, many men and women will be terribly frightened of stopping their alcohol use […]
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL?
“How long will this last?” – This is one of many questions asked by alcoholics and alcohol abusers as they decide to take the plunge into rehabilitation and detox. Unfortunately, specialists cannot give a precise answer to this inquiry due to the simple fact that the process differs between people. No single alcohol withdrawal symptom […]
LOW EMOTIONAL RESPONSE MIGHT INDICATE FUTURE ALCOHOL USE
Emotional responses can provide a lot of information about a person’s psychological stability or current state of mind. For example, a person who frequently fidgets with their hands might be prone to anxiety or compulsiveness, while a calm, collected person might radiate intelligence. We can tell a lot about a person by the way they […]
HOW ALCOHOL USE CONTRIBUTES TO THE TRANSMISSION OF HIV/AIDS
You are probably aware how HIV/AIDS is transmitted through the use of unclean needles or sharing multiple needs with sick people (as well as other dangerous behavior). While most of us associate this terrible sickness with heroin and other injectable drugs, though, did you know that alcohol can also contribute to the transmission of this […]
UNDERSTANDING HOW ALCOHOL AFFECTS SOCIETY
Besides inflicting a string of diseases and health problems on the human body and wreaking havoc on pocketbooks, alcoholic drinks happen to be one of the most crippling aspects of our society, in general. Consider how much damage these intoxicating beverages wreak on our world. When a man or women is living with an alcoholic […]
CAN ZOLOFT ALLEVIATE SOME FORMS OF ALCOHOLISM?
One of the major reasons that people who consume excessive amounts of alcohol experience severe changes in mood, sleep, and more is due to one simple fact: booze affects serotonin. On that note, many people who abuse or become addicted to this drug report personality issues such as depression or anxiety. As a result, their […]