Alcohol Abuse
Addiction and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome is one of the many devastating consequences that can result from alcoholism. Women should avoid the use of all illegal drugs and alcohol during pregnancy due to the harmful effects that these substances can have on the fetus. ... (more...)
Choosing the Right Alcohol Rehab Program
If you are an alcohol addict and you realize that you need help, you are on the right road to recovery. There is nothing more heart breaking than an addict who cannot find this path. But since you have found it, you need to follow it until it reaches... (more...)
Safe Levels Of Alcohol Consumption
There are some general guidelines in place for what are considered safe levels of drinking alcohol. People frequently want to know what they are in order to determine whether they have an alcohol abuse problem or to understand how much drinking is healthy.... (more...)
All Drugs are Unsafe
No one drug is better or worse than another. They all ruin lives. They can all lead to death. They can harm the addict. They can also put the addict in a position to harm others. They all lead us places we never imagined. When we started using them we... (more...)
Ads Don’t Increase Alcohol Consumption and Abuse
Alcohol advertising has become a big news issue in the United States. Some people claim that it leads to an increase in alcohol consumption and abuse among youth, which then makes them more likely to suffer from alcoholism or alcohol abuse problems. Because... (more...)
Alcoholism: The Great Myth
Alcoholism is the great myth. People everywhere will tell you that alcohol isn’t a drug. That it doesn’t ruin lives the way that cocaine or crystal meth do. Unfortunately these people are usually telling you this between drinks. Time for some... (more...)
Substance Abuse, Sleep Disorders, and Treatment
Sleep disorders are the norm rather than the exception when it comes to individuals with alcoholism and drug abuse problems. The medical term for it is “substance-induced sleep disorder”. This can be caused by using alcohol or illegal or prescription... (more...)
The Benefits of Alcohol Rehab
Many people do not feel that an alcohol addiction is serious. It is easy to kid yourself that you are only a social drinker or that alcohol is not really a drug. However, the statistics show that alcohol is one of the most commonly abused drugs today... (more...)
Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are two separate conditions. Alcohol abuse is when someone drinks too much and has problems in their life because of the drinking, but they do have some control over it. This often leads to alcoholism, which is more severe... (more...)
Alcohol Addiction
Searching for an alcohol treatment facility can be a difficult start to a difficult journey. Alcoholism isn’t a phase or a choice or even something someone does to cope. It’s addiction and it’s not something that you can defeat on your... (more...)