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Category: Alcohol

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How Does Alcohol Abuse Affect Your Sleep?

As with most substance addictions, excessive alcohol abuse can do a number on your body. From negatively affecting your heart and liver…

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The Benefits of Sober Bars

We live in a society where alcohol consumption is synonymous with almost every social interaction. Sporting events, family get-togethers, holidays, intimate gatherings…

A group of friends kayaking instead of drinking at the bar on St. Patrick’s Day.

How to Help a Loved One Avoid St. Patrick’s Day Parties

St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration. It signifies the harsh winter has passed and spring is right around the corner.…

A depressed woman sits with a glass of wine in front of her.

Why Women Abuse Alcohol

The unique pressures that women within our society experience on a daily basis can sometimes seem endless and overwhelming. From the constant…

A stressed businessman sits at his desk with his hands on his head.

Work Stress and Alcohol: Is My Job Causing Me to Drink?

For many executives, the concept of both working and playing hard takes on a whole new meaning. The effort and commitment required…

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What is Dry January and the Benefits of It?

What better time to make positive changes in your life than the beginning of a new year? From resolutions of improved physical…

A woman suffering from postpartum depression and alcohol addiction.

Postpartum Depression and Alcoholism

Making the decision to live a sober life takes courage and strength. The disease of addiction can be an all-consuming disorder, causing…

Alcohol and Schizophrenia

Can Alcohol Abuse Lead to Schizophrenia?

What is a co-occurring disorder? Can someone who is struggling with a diagnosed mental illness become addicted to alcohol or drugs? Does…

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Is Alcoholism Hereditary?

Can alcoholism be inherited? For many people struggling with alcoholism, the path to their addiction has most likely been a complicated and…

PTSD and Alcoholism

Does PTSD Lead to Alcoholism?

What is a traumatic event? Have you ever experienced one or know someone who has? A traumatic event is a personally terrifying…

A man smiling while in rehab and benefitting from amino acid therapy for addiction.

Benefits of Amino Acid Therapy for Alcohol Addiction

Dealing with the ramifications of alcoholism can take a significant amount of time and effort on your part. The manner in which…

A businessman sits at the bar with a beer in hand.

Can Alcoholism Cause Anxiety Disorders?

For a vast number of people, consuming alcohol is a common part of everyday life. Whether tossing back a few beers after…

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