College Alcoholism and Binge Drinking
Drinking at college is not only glorified and encouraged, but it can also be extremely dangerous for many reasons. It’s no secret that college students are extremely likely to engage in unhealthy drinking habits when they’re in college. Unrestricted time, minimal supervision and an abundance of alcohol can create the perfect recipe for college alcohol […]
Alcohol Related Death vs Opioid Related Deaths
By now, you have heard about the opioid epidemic happening in this country. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, in the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to opioid pain relievers and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. Increased prescription […]
Hereditary Alcoholism
What is Hereditary Alcoholism? The genetics that are given to us by our family are what help to determine what our traits, behaviors and personality characteristics are. This can include anything from the color of our eyes, how tall we will be, whether we will have any mental health issues or whether we are more […]
How to Minimize Risk of Being an Alcoholic in College
How to Avoid Being an Alcoholic in College Four out of five college students consume alcohol during their time at school, making it over 80 percent of students, and 50 percent engaging in regular binge drinking. This isn’t surprising, given the drinking culture that college provides. Newfound freedom away from home and parents, minimal supervision […]
How Much is One Drink, Medically?
How Much Is One Drink? Determining how much one drink is can seem to vary from person to person. What one person may find is large enough for a drink, may not be enough for another. Restaurants offer 9oz or 6oz options for glasses – which one is standard? The surprising truth is there is […]
Alcohol & Drugs: Effects and Complications
Alcohol abuse often goes hand in hand with the misuse of other substances, such as prescription or illicit drugs. Mixing alcohol with drugs can have severe consequences, including side effects that can be life-threatening. Individuals with alcohol use disorders are more likely to engage in nonmedical use of prescription drugs. Combining alcohol with stimulants, opioids, […]
What is the Definition of Alcoholism?
Did you know alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States? According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 28.9 million people ages 12+ had an alcohol use disorder that year. Millions more currently engage in risky behaviors such as binge drinking that can potentially lead to […]
Coping Methods During Alcohol Withdrawals
Withdrawal from alcohol can be debilitating, if not deadly. Alcohol is one of the very few substances that can send the body into deadly withdrawals in someone who chronically abuses alcohol. It is highly recommended that a chronic alcohol abuser seek professional treatment to help overcome their cravings and undergo withdrawals in a safe, controlled […]
Why Do I Need to Detox From Alcohol?
Detox from Alcohol You have been in this place before. You’re wondering why you can’t “just cut back” on your drinking. You’ve made the decision a hundred times to stop drinking. You may have denied for a long time that you even have a problem, but you know deep down that you cannot control your […]
Is Binge Drinking a Sign of Addiction?
If you are an adult over the age of 21, there is a strong likelihood that you have tried drinking alcohol. Finding boundaries with alcohol and how much your body can handle is often learned through trial-and-error, especially at a young age. While there are times in a person’s life that you might overindulge in […]