Alcohol Addiction

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Effects of Alcohol on the Brain

Friday, February 11th, 2011

When it comes to brain damage, alcoholism is no safer than drug addiction. Difficulty walking, blurred vision, slurred speech, slowed reaction time, and impaired memory are just some of the negative effects that alcohol has on the brain. Some of these effects are evident after only one or two drinks but quickly resolve when drinking [...]

Addiction and Denial

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Addiction treatment is more than just identifying and handling addiction and withdrawal symptoms. It is also important to understand some of the side behaviors that accompany addiction such as denial. Addictions often deny that there is an addiction in the first place, and even when they acknowledge being addicted they still may dismiss the significance [...]

Alcoholism and the Holidays

Monday, November 29th, 2010

The holidays, which should be a time for people to come together, let loose and have a good time, are often a struggle for someone who suffers from or is recently recovering from alcoholism. This person may find that the festivities that fall during the months of November and December are some of the hardest [...]

Opening the Lines of Communication: How to Talk to Your Teen About Drugs and Alcohol

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

“For many parents, bringing up the subject of alcohol is no easy matter. Your young teen may try to dodge the discussion, and you yourself may feel unsure about how to proceed. To make the most of your conversation, take some time to think about the issues you want to discuss before you talk with [...]

Alcoholism Depression

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Do people become depresses because they drink or are they already depressed and drink to self medicate. Research shows a strong relationship between alcoholism and depression. For people who have been alcohol dependent for a long time, alcohol can have a toxic effect on their serotonin neuro-transmitters, but that does not necessarily lead to depression [...]

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