Mongolia’s Shift from Alcohol to Horse Milk
Mongolians have always been a tough bunch. From the icy border with Siberia to the Gobi Desert in the south, Mongolians live in different environments and have subcultures specific to each region. Today they still hold on to their nomadic ways, some even building yurts in cities. But another tradition that has made it to […]
COUNTRIES THAT GLORIFY ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
Drinking culture is an unfortunate aspect of our reality, but there is little we can do to put a stop to traditions that have lasted for thousands of years. Since our ancestors developed the first crude beers and wines, humans have demonstrated an unending thirst for intoxicating beverages like vodka, whiskey, and a manner of […]
THESE FACTORS COULD MAKE ALCOHOL EVEN MORE TOXIC FOR WOMEN
To say that women and men are different would be a bit of an understatement, but, speaking in scientific terms, we do have some unique biological factors that not only make our bodies but also our minds unique. Despite what is portrayed in the media, men and women are programmed from birth to walk, talk, […]
How Oklahoma City And New Orleans Treat Alcohol Differently
If you want an idea of how conflicting drugs can be in our country, just take a quick glance at the alcohol market. From wholesale liquor to private selections of wine, the U.S. seems to be dripping with a waterfall of beer, whiskey, and enough gin tonics to knock an elephant flat. Despite previous attempts […]
LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT BRITAIN’S ALCOHOL PROBLEM
Based on recent statistics collected by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), residents of Great Britain seem to be changing their attitudes on the people’s drug alcohol. Despite the fact that alcohol marketing continues to boost throughout the region, the number of teetotalers (lifelong abstainers) has skyrocketed from 2005 onward. Even more interesting, frequent drinkers […]
The Connection Between Alcohol Recovery and Coffee
Who doesn’t love that morning cup o’ Joe? Once you’ve shaken off the sleep fog and are ready to start the day you might start to notice that the little bit of caffeine in coffee (and cream, sugar or chocolate you might add) gives you the boost to get things done. But as it turns […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW REHAB PROGRAMS FOR “BEGINNER ALCOHOLICS”
For many people, one of the most intimidating factors of alcoholism recovery is rehabilitation, particularly if you have to stay at a residential facility. After all, you are not simply going through a difficult process of healing but also have to go through these hardships away from your comfort zone. Adapting to a new environment […]
DOES ALCOHOL CAUSE FORMS OF DEMENTIA?
If you have been keeping up with medical trends over the past couple of years, you have definitely read about the perpetuated benefits of drinking small amounts of alcohol. Many doctors will instruct patients to drink a glass of wine or have a tumbler of whiskey before bed to prevent heart problems and to heal […]
The Grim Reality of Theoren Fleury’s Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
Needless to say, from the moment he stepped onto the ice, Theoren “Theo” Fleury was a true athletic champion. He had managed to beat all odds. Although he is one of the shortest professional hockey players of his generation, the right winger managed to score 1,000+ points during the first stage of his career. Fleury […]
HOW ALCOHOL CAN DAMAGE YOUR SLEEP CYCLE
Why do human beings and other animals need to sleep? While medical professionals might not be able to give you an exact answer (at least, not a full one), they can tell you that a lack of sleep is directly connected to heart disease, depression, and other dangerous health problems. Likewise, scientists have confirmed that […]