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 […]
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 […]
Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol use disorder affects around 16 million people in the US. Alcohol withdrawal is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening consequence. Withdrawal symptoms can be mild, including depression, anxiety and headache, to more severe, such as hallucinations, seizures and confusion. Delirium tremens is the most severe form, characterized by altered mental state and autonomic hyperactivity. Medical […]