Alcohol Rehab
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011A month ago Charlie Sheen was re-entering rehab, voluntarily even and for a brief moment it seemed like the actor was finally (and again) taking a step in the right direction. “Charlie Sheen has voluntarily entered an undisclosed rehabilitation center today,” his rep Stan Rosenfeld said on Jan. 28. “He is most grateful to all [...]
The Models of Alcoholism
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011There are many different theories and explanations that illuminate why people develop drinking problems. Some of these theories focus on the features and characteristics of the individual who develops the illness, while others concentrate on the environmental or outside influences that lead to alcoholism. Much of the research in this field, however, examines issues of [...]
Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
Friday, February 11th, 2011When 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, 2011Addiction 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 [...]
Alcohol Abuse On The Rise Among Women
Monday, January 31st, 2011What image do you get of when you think of a woman who suffers from alcoholism, or a woman who drinks heavily? Do you think of a “bag lady” sleeping on skid row? How about a promiscuous woman hanging out in bars? Perhaps a lonely and unhappy woman who does nothing but sit in front [...]
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