Coronavirus Quarantine and Binge Drinking
Coronavirus Quarantine and Binge Drinking As each day blurs into the next during the coronavirus quarantine, it can be difficult to find ways to pass the time. With low accountability at home and high-stress levels, it can be easy for people to turn to binge drinking during this time. Read more about coronavirus quarantine and […]
What to Say to a Loved One When They Are in Denial About Alcohol Addiction
What to Say to a Loved One When They Are In Denial: Here’s What to Say There is nothing worse than watching someone you love suffer. It is especially hurtful when your loved one is in denial about their suffering, and how it’s affecting their lives and the lives of those around them. A sad […]
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration?
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration? Blood Alcohol Concentration or Content (BAC) refers to the percent of alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) in a person’s bloodstream. An individual with a blood alcohol concentration of .10% means that an individual’s blood supply contains one part alcohol for every 1000 parts of blood. The more alcohol an individual […]
Alcohol and the Brain: What Happens?
Alcohol and the Brain: What Happens? As most drinkers know, alcohol can cause many side effects on mood, behavior, and decision making. Alcohol has a large impact on the brain and how it functions, but what exactly happens to the brain? In addition, what are the long-term effects of alcohol and the brain and can […]
The Long-Term Effect of Binge Drinking on the Body
The Long-Term Effect of Binge Drinking on the Body Most people know about the damaging effects that binge drinking can bring to someone’s life. Loss of enjoyment of life, losing family relationships, financial and career struggles, homelessness and legal consequences are just the tip of the iceberg. However, it can be more difficult to realize […]
Can I Take Medication to Stop Drinking?
Can I Take Medication to Stop Drinking? With all the advances in modern medicine, it can be easy to wonder if there is a medication to stop drinking. Unfortunately, getting sober from alcohol isn’t as easy as simply taking medication. In addition to medication, therapy is required for the best long-term results, as well as […]
What You Need to Safely Detoxify Alcohol From Your System
What You Need to Safely Detoxify Alcohol From Your System Alcohol is a toxic substance that can wreak havoc on the body, brain, central nervous system, internal organs, behavior patterns, emotions, and more. Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to serious damage to the body which, in some cases, can be irreversible and lead to certain […]
The Dangers of Alcohol
The Dangers of Alcohol The dangers of alcohol begin at the first sip of the first drink. Although most responsible drinking habits shouldn’t be cause for major concern, everyone who drinks runs the risk of encountering the negative effects of alcohol. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines moderate drinking as up to 1 drink per […]
How to Detoxify Alcohol from the Body
How to Detoxify Alcohol from the Body If you are having a hard time controlling your alcohol use, chances are you have recognized that enough is enough and you need to finally quit. Frequent hangovers during the day, blacking out, saying and doing embarrassing things, and letting down the people around you can be a […]
How to Give Up Alcohol
How to Give Up Alcohol As socially acceptable as alcohol is, it is also a very dangerous habit. It can cause negative consequences rather quickly. Our country embraces a drinking culture, which makes it difficult to decipher a period of excess or actual alcohol addiction. As such, it is important to pay attention to whether […]