Author: James Anderson

Now, as women approach parity in drinking habits, scientists are uncovering more about the unequal damage that alcohol causes to their bodies. In Cooper’s teenage years, alcohol helped her overcome social anxiety, she says. “It’s hard to get out of that cycle of shame, drinking and abuse,” Cooper says. Perhaps most concerning is that the […]

The harmful use of alcohol causes a high burden of disease and has significant social and economic consequences. When is it common in society, it can be hard to tell the difference between someone who likes to have a few drinks now and then and someone with a real problem. A  causal relationship has been […]

Women who drink during pregnancy run a serious risk of damaging their fetuses. Relatives, friends and strangers can be injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents and assaults. People with alcohol use disorders drink to excess, endangering both themselves and others. Typically, a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder doesn’t require any other type of diagnostic test. […]

However, sulfates can be found naturally in many alcoholic drinks like wines (mainly white), beer, vermouth, sake and some others. Our bodies naturally created histamines which are chemicals also found in certain foods and alcoholic beverages like beer, champagne and wine. Another common symptom of alcohol intolerance is experiencing headaches or migraines (in more severe cases). Like mentioned earlier, […]

They can help prescribe a lotion or medication that you can take to reduce the inflammation and lower the visible symptoms of your rosacea. This is simply a way in which a close friend or loved one may be able to notice a physical change in a person’s skin condition that could indicate alcohol abuse. […]

It also puts you at risk of becoming violent or being the victim of violence. The important thing is that we understand our relationship with alcohol, realize where it may not be serving us, and make informed decisions about its presence in our lives. For example, mothers, a frequently targeted group for marketing all products, […]

Your healthcare provider can recommend ways to limit unpleasant symptoms. But the hallmark symptom of alcohol intolerance is flushing of the skin of the chest, neck and face. Alcohol intolerance occurs when your body doesn’t have the proper enzymes to break down (metabolize) the toxins in alcohol. This is caused by inherited (genetic) traits most […]

For an addict, it can be terrifying to acknowledge the harm one has done by one’s addiction to oneself and potentially to others one cares for. When they are high, their fears of inadequacy and unworthiness fade away. For example, alcohol and heroin are often sought for their numbness. The terms denial (or repression) can […]

Child use and maltreatment can lead to social problems, issues at school, serious physical and mental health problems (including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders) and foster care. Even more, up to two-thirds of people receiving treatment for drug and alcohol problems experienced some form of child maltreatment, according to researchers. Without comprehensive help, any of these […]

There are a variety of issues that singers may face regarding their vocal cords. While Steven didn’t specify the specific diagnosis he received, his mention that he was bleeding indicates that he may have suffered a vocal cord hemorrhage. Vocal cord hemorrhages may occur in people who have had long bouts of speaking loudly, cheering, […]