HERE IS WHY SOME PEOPLE ARE PRONE TO BINGE DRINKING
Excluding alcoholics, have you ever noticed that some people can down a few drinks without allowing booze to cripple their fun, while other people start downing drinks with a nearly instinctive drive? Shot after shot is ordered, while you observe them with a mixture of shock and concern. The problem of alcohol abuse is a […]
HOW YOU CAN IDENTIFY THE 9 TYPES OF BINGE DRINKERS
Simply put, we humans are naturally programmed to take risks and seek thrills. Sometimes that’s a critical step of growing into full-fledged adults. After all, “you never know unless you try” is the old outage that is used by millions of people when it comes to taking on a new challenge. Although this might be […]
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 […]
SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE REHABILITATION PROCESS
Did you know that, at this point in history, drug addiction has officially become the number one cause of death in the United States? According to recent reports, these deadly substances are the sole trigger for an estimated 44,000 victims per year, and, if no correct actions are taken, this number could reach even more […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELAPSES FOLLOWING ADDICTION THERAPY
For a moment, imagine the sense of accomplishment and feelings of pride a person may feel after they have successfully completed rehab. Now, finally, they are free from drugs and/or alcohol and can finally get their lives back on track. Then, without warning, these men and women will fall into relapses, a point where they […]
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 […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DRUG USE AND HAIR LOSS
For men and women alike, hair loss is one of those problems that always seems to be lurking on the horizon, waiting to strike at the most inconvenient moment. Though, there are a number of ways that hair loss can be exacerbated, one being drug use. After all, besides being an essential part of humanity, […]
COCAINE AFFECTS WOMEN DIFFERENTLY THAN MEN
Did you know that roughly one-third of all cocaine users in the United States are women? Even more interesting, the female body and brain seem to be affected by this drug differently than those of their male counterparts (as expected). In fact, according to a team of scientists from the Emory University School of Medicine, […]