Why is drinking socially acceptable, yet it is responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries every year? Drinking is socially acceptable despite the potential for addiction, alcohol abuse, and alcoholism. It is available nearly everywhere from grocery stores,...
There may have been a time when you or someone you know had a little too much fun. Consuming a large amount of alcohol might have affected parts of your memory from the night before. Perhaps you can’t remember events like how you got home, or what you did to be the...
Many of us are aware that abusing alcohol can cause significant damage to your liver. On average, the liver can process one alcoholic drink an hour. When people drink heavily or suffer from alcohol abuse, a huge strain is placed on the liver, in return processing...
It is not unusual for a depressed person to turn to alcohol to “self-medicate.” Alcohol is typically consumed to alter your mind and bring feelings of relaxation. The irony is, alcohol is classified as a depressant, and using a depressant while depressed, is simply...
Most of us are aware that combining prescription drugs with alcohol can be extremely dangerous. Regardless of its dangers, mixing Adderall and alcohol has become increasingly common. College students and young adults in particular are experiencing higher rates of...
Normally, people enjoy having an occasional glass of wine at dinner or a couple of beers with friends. However, research shows that alcohol can leave people particularly susceptible to disease and infection – sometimes even in moderation. In the midst of the...
