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Consequences of Drinking: Alcohol Risks Alcohol consumption is a regular adult pastime. Unfortunately, not everyone limits themselves to just one drink or two in the same evening. Some people drink more alcohol in one night than most people drink in a week. This breeds alcohol use disorder (AUD). Alcohol use disorders stem from an inability …
Alcohol addiction affects more than 14.5 million Americans aged 12 and over. People who struggle with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are bound to experience withdrawal symptoms when they suddenly stop drinking. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are inevitable for anyone who wishes to conquer a drinking problem. Excessive alcohol intake (overdrinking, binge drinking) was the start of …
Drinking alcohol is a regular adult pastime but some people take things too far. Whether it’s lack of restraint or stress, some people don’t consume alcohol responsibly. Others overdrink because the buzz helps them cope with stress. Once this becomes habitual, they have an alcohol use disorder. When things spiral into alcohol abuse and alcoholism, …
Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world. And although mostly used as the primary active ingredient in alcoholic drinks, alcohol also serves other purposes in our day-to-day lives. So what are some of the main types of alcohol? There are three main types of alcohol– isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, and …
Alcohol abuse or alcohol use disorder is a condition where an individual is preoccupied with alcohol and cannot control the drinking behavior despite its negative effects. Uncontrolled alcohol abuse more often than not leads to alcoholism, whereby an addicted person continues to drink despite the habit causing social, career, or relationship problems. The situation gets …
The thought of severe withdrawal symptoms is usually a buzzkill for alcohol abuse patients seeking treatment. But while the treatment process can be mentally and physically demanding, there are several medications that can ease the recovery process and make it a lot smoother. FDA-approved drugs like Disulfiram, Naltrexone, Benzodiazepines, and Acamprosate are usually used by …
Alcohol is a depressant that doesn’t stay in the human body for too long. Once ingested, the body will start breaking it down at a rate of 1 standard drink/hour (12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of whisky or 5 ounces of wine). And although alcohol is processed at a constant rate for all …
To help people struggling with alcohol, doctors prescribe medications like Ativan, which can help relieve the moderate symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal. What is Ativan? Ativan is the brand name of lorazepam, a benzodiazepine used to treat people with anxiety disorder. At US clinics, doctors administer Ativan to help patients overcome panic attacks, insomnia and …
Is one of your family members a military veteran who struggles with drug and alcohol addiction? Fortunately, there are treatment centers across the US that are geared to the unique needs of former armed service members. Drinking is a problem among active and former military personnel. According to one recent study, nearly 23% of male …
Do you know an LGBTQ individual with an alcohol or drug problem? Fortunately, American addiction centers now offer specialized treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning people who struggle with alcohol. Alcohol addiction is a tragic factor in the LGTBQ community. Roughly one in four LGBTQ individuals (25%) has a problem with alcohol abuse, …
