Alcohol abuse negatively affects a person's physical, mental, and emotional well-being in various ways. But the damage of misusing alcohol doesn't end with the body and mind of the person drinking. It also extends to their family members. Abuse or misuse of alcohol often disrupts family...
Life can be stressful. Every day, situations cause fear, anger, sadness, excitement, and anxiety. Many individuals who experience stressful circumstances drink alcohol to help them cope with the stress. But, the issue with this is that alcohol can cause stress on the physiological balance of...
Heavy alcohol consumption can lead to a variety of serious side effects. The reason behind many alcohol-related mental and physical health problems is inflammation. Chronic alcohol-induced inflammation can damage healthy cells, tissues, and organs. When a person consumes alcohol regularly, the entire body can suffer from...
Helping an alcoholic parent can be challenging, but with support, your parent can recover from alcoholism. Drug and alcohol rehab can help with recovery. ...
We will discuss the various characteristics of an alcoholic face and how to identify them. By understanding how to spot an alcoholic face, individuals can better recognize and address alcoholism promptly....
Alcohol is legal in almost all countries and is widely consumed in social situations. It is easy to develop problematic drinking without realizing it. About 85% of people 18 or older have ever taken alcohol, and 5.3% of people ages 12 or older have alcohol...
Alcoholic hepatitis is a medical condition that affects the liver. The condition causes inflammation, which destroys liver cells and may result in permanent damage. According to the American Liver Foundation, 35% of heavy drinkers develop alcoholic hepatitis. If not addressed timely, alcoholic hepatitis can lead to...
Alcoholics know that one drink is too much and a hundred is never enough. That fact alone is enough for many alcoholics to maintain their sobriety. Yet, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nine out of 10 recovering alcoholics relapse at...
In the United States, over 25 percent of people aged 18 or older admitted binge drinking or abusing alcohol. While drinking alcohol is a popular way to socialize, the abuse of alcohol can lead to addiction. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics,...
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the United States, more than 85 percent of people aged 18 and older drink alcohol. And more than 25 percent of these people report abusing alcohol or binge drinking. Alcoholism is a substance abuse...
