Problem drinking is an unfortunate yet common occurrence in U.S. families today. Previous research has shown that parental problem drinking can cause problems in their marriage, home life, work productivity, social life, and more. However, it’s more than just the… Read More ›
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Dual Diagnosis: Alcoholism and Bipolar Disorder
There are several types of bipolar disorder (BPD), but symptoms most often involve extreme mood swings, with manic and/or depressive phases. Both may last weeks or months, with manic phases including symptoms of high energy, racing thoughts, reduced need for… Read More ›
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Blood Sugar?
For some, alcohol doesn’t cause much more than a hangover. For others, however, alcohol can become very dangerous – both in terms of addiction and in health. If you have a health condition such as diabetes, alcohol can affect your… Read More ›
5 Reasons Why Your Family Is Concerned About Your Drinking
You may be feeling as though your friends and family have been making a lot of comments related to your drinking habits lately. You might be thinking to yourself, “It’s just a few drinks and I’ve been taking care of… Read More ›
Why Do Hangovers Occur?
After a night of drinking, you wake up, and feel a massive headache coming on. Your muscles ache, you feel groggy, and you didn’t get much sleep. These are all signs of a hangover; although typically harmless, hangovers can make… Read More ›
How Can Alcohol Make an Individual’s Personality Change?
You may have noticed that your significant other, friend, or family member tends to act a bit differently when they’ve been drinking. For example, they may typically be shy and reserved sober, but after they’ve been drinking, they become the… Read More ›
Is Drinking Alone at Home a Sign of Alcoholism?
When most people describe the stereotype of what someone with alcoholism would “look like”, they may include a person going out for drinks a lot with friends, partying often, drinking too much, and getting into legal trouble due to their… Read More ›
Is It Possible to Simply ‘Cut Down’ On Drinking When Someone Has Alcoholism?
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 15.1 million adults aged 18 or older had alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2015. About 6.7% of these individuals sought treatment, leaving an extremely wide gap. Alcoholism is known… Read More ›
When Does Alcohol Become a Problem for People With Workaholism?
According to a 2016 study published in the Psychological Science Agenda, workaholism consists of several things: Feeling compelled to work due to external pressures Having persistent thoughts about work when not working Working beyond what is reasonably expected of the… Read More ›
Can Certain Types of Alcohol Affect you Differently than Others?
It is common knowledge that substances affect men and women differently; while both men and women are just as likely to become addicted, women require less alcohol to become intoxicated than men do. This is caused by the absorption of… Read More ›
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