Alcohol Abuse
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Drinking and Driving: The Horrific Reality in America
By Wish RecoveryBecause they are responsible individuals, many people think it is OK to drink and drive. Getting behind the wheel after consumi... Continue Reading
Because they are responsible individuals, many people think it is OK to drink and drive. Getting behind the wheel after consumi... Continue Reading

What Does Medical Research Say About The Recovery Of The Brain After Stopping Alcohol?
By Ocean Hills RecoveryIn the United States alone, a shocking 14.5 million people over the age of 12 suffer from alcohol use disorder.1 This mental he... Continue Reading
In the United States alone, a shocking 14.5 million people over the age of 12 suffer from alcohol use disorder.1 This mental he... Continue Reading

Should I Be Concerned that I May Be an Alcoholic If I Binge Drink?
By Wish RecoveryDrinking alcohol is popular among many people. From daily use to only special occasions, from social to binging, they differ fr... Continue Reading
Drinking alcohol is popular among many people. From daily use to only special occasions, from social to binging, they differ fr... Continue Reading

How Drinking Alcohol Harms Your Health
Drinking alcohol is part of our social culture; it is associated with relaxation, parties, and adventures. For some, drinking a... Continue Reading
Drinking alcohol is part of our social culture; it is associated with relaxation, parties, and adventures. For some, drinking a... Continue Reading

Accessing Addiction Recovery Resources During the Pandemic
By Constance Scharff, PhDEconomic shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have changed the way we access mental health and addiction recovery services. Here a... Continue Reading
Economic shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have changed the way we access mental health and addiction recovery services. Here a... Continue Reading

Overcoming Relapse Triggers During the Pandemic
By Constance Scharff, PhDCovid-19 has put many in recovery from substance use disorder at risk of relapse. The American Medical Association notes that o... Continue Reading
Covid-19 has put many in recovery from substance use disorder at risk of relapse. The American Medical Association notes that o... Continue Reading

Why Alcohol Cues May Trigger Relapse Despite Long-Term Recovery
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.People struggling with alcohol use disorder know the depths of destruction and shame associated with their drinking. Continue Reading
People struggling with alcohol use disorder know the depths of destruction and shame associated with their drinking. Continue Reading

Study Finds Brain Region for Controlling Binge Drinking
By Dawn HurleyResearchers have found that the deactivation of a stress-signaling area of the brain associated with emotion-related and motiva... Continue Reading
Researchers have found that the deactivation of a stress-signaling area of the brain associated with emotion-related and motiva... Continue Reading

Alcohol Consumption Surges Due to Isolation Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.We're in strange times, and that's an understatement. We're anxious. We're concerned about our health, our job security, and ou... Continue Reading
We're in strange times, and that's an understatement. We're anxious. We're concerned about our health, our job security, and ou... Continue Reading

Research Shows that Alcohol Abuse May Cause Genetic Changes
By Dawn HurleyLong-term genetic change is a possible consequence of heavy alcohol use. Continue Reading
Long-term genetic change is a possible consequence of heavy alcohol use. Continue Reading

Certain Genes Linked to Heavy Drinking and Alcoholism
By Dawn HurleyResearchers with extensive knowledge of addiction and misuse of alcohol are hard at work to help us better understand and treat... Continue Reading
Researchers with extensive knowledge of addiction and misuse of alcohol are hard at work to help us better understand and treat... Continue Reading

Alcohol’s Effect on the Heart
By Monica RomanoAlcohol damages and weakens the heart muscle and impedes its ability to pump blood efficiently. Continue Reading
Alcohol damages and weakens the heart muscle and impedes its ability to pump blood efficiently. Continue Reading

How Eating Disorders and Alcohol Abuse Result in Drunkorexia
By Rebecca KovacsDrunkorexia. What exactly is it, and what effect does it have on a person? Continue Reading
Drunkorexia. What exactly is it, and what effect does it have on a person? Continue Reading

Is the Sinclair Method Effective at Treating Alcohol Addiction? Pros and Cons
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.While rehab, Alcoholics Anonymous, and a total commitment to abstinence have been the gold standard for treatment, it's not the... Continue Reading
While rehab, Alcoholics Anonymous, and a total commitment to abstinence have been the gold standard for treatment, it's not the... Continue Reading

What Prevents Women From Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Research shows that gender plays a major role in determining whether someone seeks treatment. Continue Reading
Research shows that gender plays a major role in determining whether someone seeks treatment. Continue Reading