The Different Subtypes of Alcoholism
If you used to hang out with these people, did you ever notice that no two alcoholics are alike? We aren’t necessarily referring to personalities (everyone is different) but are instead discussing the severity of mildness of their sickness. While alcoholism is a by-the-book sickness on paper, it is by no means predictable in real […]
Facts about a Wristband That Detects Alcohol Abuse
Nowadays, you can use technology for just about anything, including measuring your blood sugar and monitoring your sleep patterns. Thanks to little devices the size of wrist-watches, we can see if our hearts need to beat faster during a hardcore cardio workout or if some of us aren’t getting all our Zs as part of […]
Slovenia Is a Global Capital of Alcohol Consumption
When it comes to alcohol problems across the globe, some countries tend to guzzle down booze a lot more frequently than others. For example, regions across Asia and the Middle East might have reservations due to spiritual and social obligations, while Anglo-Saxon countries, like the United States and Canada, might have a higher propensity for […]
Am I Having a Hard Time Concentrating Due to Alcohol Use?
For the most part, alcohol problems and memory loss tend to go hand-in-hand. After all, if you have known a person prone to problem drinking, you may have noticed that he/she either has a hard time remembering what happened the night before. In many cases, people won’t be able to remember small details after a […]
How You Can Become a Sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous
Did you know that the concept of the “sponsor” (as we know in America) actually originated from the group Alcoholics Anonymous? Back in the 1930s, founders Bob Smith and Bill Wilson, two recovering alcoholics, discovered the importance of having a supporter during the recovery process, and, to this day, the organization operates based on the […]
Hawaiian Residents Have a Deep Love for Alcohol
When it comes to vacation spots in our lovely United States, besides Florida and the rest of the Gulf Coast, we can guarantee that some of you have fallen in love with Hawaii. With its dense green jungles, exotic wildlife, and volcanic beaches, these islands have features that are unlike any other place in our […]
ANALYZING THE SEVERE ALCOHOL PROBLEMS IN FLORIDA
Needless to say, the warmer the temperature gets, the more time people will spend at outdoor parties to enjoy the warm air and, in many unfortunate cases, grab a drink from the bar. Although the Sunshine State is known for its sugary white beaches, clear blue ocean, and a variety of tourist traps, Florida is […]
ADDICTION SPECIALISTS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT OHIO’S ALCOHOL LAWS
Without putting too much emphasis on underlying issues, medical professionals have unanimously agreed that Ohio is suffering from one heck of a drinking problem. Over the course of several decades (alongside the Opioid Crisis, in a twist of irony), updated laws in the Buckeye State have given residents more access to liquor, beer, wine, and […]
Movies That Perfectly Portray the Pain of Alcoholism
Strangely, films about drug problems transformed from underground, independent shock stories to big-budget, Oscar-nominated extravaganzas over the past decades. What once started as a means to just spook the public has now become a sensation that offers entertainment as well as education. After all, how many times did you cringe during the hallucination scene in […]
THE VOLATILE MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND SPORTING EVENTS
When it comes to sports events, alcohol seems to be a key factor in “having a good time” (if you want to call it that). While we can’t necessarily tell you why so many people make the connection between sports entertainment and booze-toting, you don’t have to be a medical professional to realize that this […]