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 […]
HOW TO TELL IF AN ALCOHOLIC IS ABOUT TO RELAPSE
Did you know that 90% of alcoholics who take part in the recovery process will potentially experience at least one relapse? In fact, researchers indicate that these men and women may suffer multiple events before they even reach the edges of actual sobriety. Keep in mind that a relapse does not simply take place when […]
HOW ALCOHOL DAMAGES THE BRAIN
While you may be familiar with a doctor’s recommendation of wine for heart health, alcohol itself (like any other legal drug) is a potentially dangerous substance with a high risk for abuse or addiction. As a result of long-term use, people can develop severe forms of dependency and (in the worst-case scenario) suffer from a […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT RISK FACTORS FOR DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM
At some point in our lives, we will meet someone who suffers from drug addiction or alcoholism, two of the most debilitating and tragic mental illnesses on the planet. Although once dismissed as a form of immoral behavior or the product of bad lifestyle choices, addiction is now housed under the umbrella of chronic mental […]
HOW YOU CAN TELL IF AN ALCOHOLIC FAMILY MEMBER HAS HIT ROCK BOTTOM
Sometimes, in order to overcome a plight with alcohol abuse or alcoholism, people need to fall into a few ditches. As much as we don’t want to admit it, addicts sometimes have to fall into a deep pit before they can finally breathe again. However, in certain cases, situations have to get really bad. In […]
HOW TO IDENTIFY A CASE OF ALCOHOL POISONING
When it comes to drugs in our society, alcohol might be one of the most complicated. Although this drug (yes, it is one) is 100% legal and regulated by the federal government, alcoholic drinks have a high risk for abuse or addiction and can trigger a wide variety of health problems. Recent studies may prove […]
WHY BINGE DRINKERS AREN’T ALCOHOLICS
As research has indicated multiple times, problem drinkers are not necessarily alcoholics. Unlike full-blown addicts, binge drinkers do not require therapy, counseling, or spiritual focus to quit their major problems. To these people, boozing is a habit that is no different than sculpting clay. In fact, many people who fall into the category of “one-time […]
THE DANGEROUS WAYS ALCOHOL CAN WARP DNA
Each of us is fully aware of what a dangerous drug alcohol can be. In the same manner as deadly opioids like heroin or potent stimulants like nicotine, alcohol can completely dominate your body and trigger severe forms of abuse, dependency, and addiction. If you are a heavy drinker or know someone who is an […]
THE TERRIBLE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE MALE BODY
When you consider the statistics, you may understand how severe of an impact alcohol continues to leave on our country. Based on a recent report from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, an estimated 17.6 million people in the United States suffer from a form of alcohol use disorder (including alcoholism, abuse, and […]
HOW ROCK STAR TED NUGENT FEELS ABOUT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Needless to say, finding a sober rock star during the height of the madness in the 1960s and 1970s was about as uncommon as looking for a pink pearl in the Atlantic. However, as the world enjoyed the acid trip music of Jimi Hendrix and Robert Plant, audiences were also showing their respect for an […]