Alcohol Abuse

First, alcoholics are trading one addiction for another. Second, these drugs present a high risk of overdose and other negative effects on the body. According to the Partnership at Drugfree.org, these substances typically cause the same sorts of symptoms seen in people who drink alcohol. These include slurred speech, lack of coordination, dizziness and delirium. The […]

The benefits are not proven, and some people using strict kidney detox plans have encountered serious complications. Excessive alcohol consumption poses significant risks to kidney health, which are critical in filtering waste and maintaining the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance. Studies have shown that both acute and chronic alcohol intake can lead to structural and […]

By taking steps to protect your children’s well-being during a divorce from an alcoholic spouse, you can ensure that they have the support and stability they need during this difficult time. This can help them adjust more easily to the changes in their family structure and set them up for a brighter future. Alcoholism can […]

“Nutrition optimization is actually the most evidence-based and most important intervention aside from stopping drinking,” points out Dr. Lindenmeyer. This is because, for a lot of people who experience some kind of liver dysfunction, it makes them at risk of not getting enough proteins, calories or vitamins. If your body has developed a tolerance to […]

Fortunately, there are ways for you to help them overcome their addiction. Setting boundaries is something you do for yourself—it’s not about controlling your loved one or trying to change their behavior. In order to effectively do this, you have to let go to some degree. Detaching helps you look at the situation more objectively instead […]

This subtype makes up 19.5% of people addicted to alcohol in the U.S. Some people may drink alcohol to the point that it causes problems, but they’re not physically dependent on alcohol. At this point, you have an attachment to alcohol that has taken over your regular routine. You’re aware of the adverse effects, but no […]

The alcohol cost calculator can show you how much you can save by skipping on your next bottle of booze. But, clearly, alcohol costs more than the price of your choice of drink. The cost varies from one person to another and only by listing down everything from your tab to the meds you need […]

Since then, drinking in the U.S. has fluctuated, with a high in the 1970s and 1980s, when the average American drank 2.75 gallons per year. In the late 1910s, Americans were drinking an average of 2 gallons of alcohol per year. However, the number of alcohol-related deaths among women has increased by 85 percent from […]

However, eligibility may depend on being abstinent from alcohol for a specific length of time. In compensated cirrhosis, the liver remains functioning, and many people have no symptoms. In fact, more than two-thirds of Americans drink alcohol socially. And in most cases, drinking socially will not have a significant effect on your health. Because scar […]

Also, the more extended amount of time spent drinking, the longer it will take for the alcohol to metabolize out of the system. Even though alcohol may not show up on a breathalyzer, it may show up on other tests after drinking. Alcohol can be detected in a urine test between 12 and 48 hours […]