Age means nothing when it comes to alcohol addiction. The problem often starts during adolescence. Many studies show that early intervention can be highly effective for young people. Alcohol rehab at an early age can spare you decades of destructive drinking. Read I’m Too Young to Be an Alcoholic

You don’t have to go it alone. If you are struggling with alcohol abuse, you probably exert much of your energy to protect your secret. Protecting such a secret leads to isolation. If you feel alone, as if no one understands your problem, rest assured that there are many people who have gone through this. Learn more about choosing an alcohol rehab

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• Alcoholism

  Alcoholism is not a topic many of us want to think about, let alone deal with. In fact, if you ask anyone to define alcoholism, you’ll probably wind up with various answers. There are many definitions of alcoholism, and they’re all more or less true. Whichever definition you prefer, the simple truth is that alcoholism is a serious disease that threatens to completely undermine the affected individual’s health, family and social standing.

  Here are some of the many definitions of alcoholism. Read More…

• Physical Effects of Alcoholism

  Alcoholism is a serious problem in America today. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) estimates that about 18 million people in the United States either abuse alcohol or are alcoholic. Across all age groups, men are four times as likely as women to be heavy drinkers. But the truth is that alcoholism at any age can cause major health-related problems, and some 100,000 people die each year from alcohol-related problems.

  The harmful physical effects of alcoholism are well documented and include liver disease, lung disease, compromised immune system, endocrine disorders, and changes to the brain. In adolescents, particularly those who begin drinking at an early age (at or before age 14) and continue to heavy drinking, harm can result to the liver, bones, endocrine system, and interfere with brain growth. It is important to note that adolescents’ brains are still in the process of developing during the teenage years. Read More…

• Do You Need Alcoholism Rehab?

  Alcoholism rehab can be the first step toward freedom. One of the hardest things to do when you have alcoholism is admitting you have a problem. Agreeing to go to alcoholism rehab may seem overwhelming because it basically means you really are an alcoholic. We fight the label for one reason: we don’t want to stop drinking. Alcoholism has profound effects on perception and behavior, and it distorts your thinking. Studies show alcoholism damages the ability to store memories, so many alcoholics literally “forget” what they did last week, last month, and especially last year. These memory deficits get worse the longer you use alcohol, and binge drinkers are especially vulnerable to the damaging effects on their ability to remember new things. In fact, alcoholism can permanently damage your ability to learn new things.

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• What Is the Difference Between Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependency?

  For lay people, the person who has a drinking problem is often referred to as an alcoholic or as a person who suffers from alcoholism. These terms are general and encompass a wide range of problem drinking behaviors. The word alcoholic can mean different things to different people. That is because they are not diagnostic terms, but everyday terms. Read More…

• A History of Alcoholism in the Family Exhibited in Brain Functions

  Alcoholism is caused by a combination of environmental and biological risk factors. One risk factor for alcoholism, however, may span both biological and environmental risks. A history of alcoholism in the family may provide environmental experiences that increase the likelihood that a person will develop an alcohol use disorder, and this history may be tied to specific functions in the brain. Read More…

• Alcoholism and the Problem of Alcohol Relapse

  Alcoholism is one of the most dreadful conditions, and one of the hardest to overcome. Unfortunately, many alcoholics who do become sober for a period of time end up relapsing for one reason or another. One of the most common reasons for alcohol relapse is the inability to resist the powerful temptation to drink. Read More…

• British Report Claims 90 Percent of Adults Fail Alcohol Unit Test

  According to a recent online article, nearly 90 percent of adults in Britain have no idea just how strong their drinks are and failed the alcohol unit test. The latest research from the British Report surveyed over 2,000 adults and only nine percent of adults were able to identify that a 250mL glass of red wine contains the most alcohol. Read More…

• Using Texting as a Way to Address Problematic Drinking

  When young adults enter the emergency room for alcohol-related injury, it provides a unique opportunity for intervention and screening. By intervening at a young age, healthcare workers may be able to prevent lasting problems that extend far into adulthood. However, few hospitals have the resources to provide adequate screening and intervention services in their emergency departments. Read More…

• The Long-Term Health Effects of Alcohol Abuse

  Long-term alcohol abuse can affect different aspects of your life, not the least of which is your health. While you don’t have to wait for years to suffer the adverse effects of alcohol abuse, there are some conditions that are cumulative and which increase in severity over time. Read More…

• New Work on the Biochemistry of Alcoholism Could Lead to Better Treatments & Medicines

  Researchers from the University of Texas in Austin are studying the way alcohol affects brain chemicals. Their findings may change the way scientists think about the biochemistry of alcoholism, and may help them develop new medications for treating it. Read More…

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