A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF ALCOHOL ABUSE
How do you define an “alcoholic problem”? For more conservative people, drinking one bottle of beer might be considered too much. On a different note, other people may consider a full round of drinking to be the perfect poster of alcoholic problems. No matter what your beliefs on the subject matter may be, we can […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALCOHOL INTOLERANCE
While we all understand how genetics can determine if a person can potentially suffer from alcoholism or alcohol abuse, did you know that some people actually suffer from a sensitivity to alcohol? In the same way that some people cannot consume too much caffeine or sugar, some human beings are chemically built to have an […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
As America attempted to plow through the wreckage left by the Prohibition Movement in 1933, the public still faced problems with budding alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Possibly inspired by the early temperance groups that sprouted along the East Coast, individuals started to gather in an attempt to help people suffering from this illness (first identified […]
TRADITIONAL ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON MEXICO’S DAY OF THE DEAD
For the people of Mexico, one day of the year commemorates a time when the living and the deceased can congregate in peace and harmony (and it is not Halloween). Every November 2, Mexican families and friends gather in cemeteries or cluster before altars (ofrendas) to celebrate the lives of dead loved ones on Dia […]
ROCK STAR GENE SIMMONS REVEALS WHY DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ARE NOT WORTH IT
For alcohol abusers, drug abuser, and addicts alike, traveling across the bridge of rehabilitation to the light of recovery can be a lengthy and painful process. While a large majority of us might have the will to abstain from taking that first drink or popping that first pill, some people unintentionally (and intentionally) fall into […]
A LOOK AT SOME OF THE DEADLIEST ALCOHOLIC DRINKS EVER MADE
As the holiday season officially starts in the United States, millions of Americans are already making preparations for parties and family gatherings. No doubt, you have probably laid out your plans for cooking the turkey (or food of choice), hanging up decorations, inviting guests, and cleaning the house. However, a large number of people are […]
THE UNFORTUNATE REALITY OF ALCOHOL ABUSE IN NEW ZEALAND
Vacationers and locals will agree that there is no country on earth that is equal to New Zealand. A hot spot for international travel, this large island nation boasts some of the most ancient forests on earth and some spectacular mountains and fields. Moviegoers will instantly recognize this place as the location used during the […]
TWO MOVIES THAT TACKLE THE BRUTAL REALITY OF ALCOHOLISM
Unfortunately, for many people, alcoholism is a very real and very dangerous part of their lives. As much as a person may try to overcome their problems, the addiction will continue to eat away at their brains (a stage of chemical dependency). Ultimately, these individuals will require intervention, counseling, detox, and rehabilitation to help them […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT FINLAND’S DANGEROUS ALCOHOL PROBLEM
After a massive skyrocket in 2007, alcohol consumption in Finland has significantly dropped by nearly 1/5 of this amount, but, unfortunately, this beautiful Scandinavian country still suffers from a uniquely severe case of alcohol use. Based on a recent report surveying the drinking habits of locals, researchers determined that an estimated 13% of Finns drink […]
ALCOHOLISM AND ITS EFFECTS ON YOUR NUTRITION
Nutrition serves two purposes in your body. The first is to provide you with energy. The second is to maintain body structure and function. The food we eat provides the necessary components to any worn or damaged cells. Alcohol interferes with these nutritional processes by affecting digestion, utilization, storage, and excretion of nutrients. IMPAIRMENT OF […]