Treatment for Alcohol Problems
You are not alone if you or a loved one suffer from alcohol addiction. Around 20.4 million Americans, or one in every two adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence. Alcohol addiction destroys and tears families apart each day. Getting…
Symptoms of Alcoholism
You have a drinking problem. In fact, you worry that it’s gotten much worse. Are you exhibiting the symptoms of alcoholism? Do you know what they are? Do you know how to find the treatment you need for help?
What is Alcoholism?
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What Is A Functioning Alcoholic?
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimated more than 15 million adults aged 18 years and older had alcohol use disorder in 2015. Therefore, about 6.2 percent of the adult population, nearly 10 million men and 5.3 million…
Alcohol Addiction Facts
Alcohol addiction can take over your life and turn it inside out, confusing and complicated this time. Moreover, many myths still exist about alcohol addiction, which may leave you understandably befuddled and bemused. Therefore, it's essential…
Alcohol Detox
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can cause life-altering changes in a person. Not only can it impact the person struggling with alcohol abuse, but also loved ones, friends, and even work colleagues. Unfortunately, recovering from alcohol…
Alcohol Relapse Prevention
Alcohol use disorder is a disease that impacts millions of Americans each year. As one of the most addictive substances, it’s one of the nation’s leading causes of death. There's a reported 88,000 people dying every year from alcohol-related…
Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol use disorder is the medical term used to describe the condition of alcoholism, associated with problematic drinking behaviors. Alcohol dependence develops when cravings and urges for alcohol become significant enough to impact a person's…
Alcohol and Anxiety
It is fairly well known that alcohol consumption can increase anxiety over time. It is more well known, however, that alcohol can allow shy or anxious people to come out of their shells more easily to socialize. This dichotomy between…
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Excessive alcohol use is a nationwide burden, contributing to more than 140,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Understanding how alcohol abuse happens is a vexing problem for many addiction treatment specialists and programs. Symptoms of alcohol…
Alcohol Abuse Programs
Developing problems with alcohol consumption doesn’t happen overnight; in fact, it’s subtle and often surprising for many. One drink a day can lead to two or more, spiraling out of control soon after. As tolerance levels increase, dependency…