It’s not uncommon for people to drink alcohol to have a more enjoyable time. Under some circumstances, individuals may even choose to consume drugs to enhance this feeling further. However, there are significant risks associated with mixing alcohol and...
Did you know that more than a quarter of Americans engage in binge drinking? Casual and cavalier consumption of alcohol is commonplace. And yet, for all this drinking, very few people are well versed in the short-term effects of alcohol. You can balance moderate...
TV shows and movies often portray drunkenness as comical and entertaining. People who are intoxicated stumble around, are over-emotional, and say things without thinking or filtering their words. However, the truth of the matter can be much more serious....
23 million people in the world find themselves faced with addiction issues. While some state that they were addicted from the first time they tried a substance, not all had this happen to them. There are stages of addiction that a person goes through before becoming...
If you or someone you know is suffering from alcohol addiction, then you’ve experienced firsthand how volatile it can be to your body and mind. Alcohol consumption is seen as a rite of passage into adulthood for many culture scapes in the U.S., but if alcohol...
Sometimes, it can seem like alcoholism runs in the family. The children of alcoholics can feel paranoid that they are more likely to become alcoholics themselves. Is alcoholism hereditary? Alcoholism genetics might seem like a farfetched idea. But research has proven...
