In the past, many health professionals have viewed alcohol use in two distinct categories: You’re an either an alcoholic or you’re not an alcoholic. Fortunately, that view has shifted in recent years as the American Psychiatric Association has been taking a new approach to diagnosis. This is an important paradigm shift in the way we…
It’s no secret that alcohol affects our brains. For many of us, enjoying an occasional drink while socializing can be a welcome relief after a stressful day or a nice way to kick off the weekend. However, when it comes to alcohol consumption, the growing evidence of its negative effects is undeniable. Excessive drinking for…
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/25/health/alcohol-consumption-women/ By Karla Pequenino, for CNN Updated 4:07 PM ET, Tue October 25, 2016 “The report, published in the medical journal BMJ Open, analyzed 4 million people born between 1891 and 2001 and found that, historically, men were more likely to drink alcohol, and in amounts that would damage their health.” Full Story >>>
Posted on November 24, 2014 By Kate Esposito | http://www.soberlink.net/understanding-different-stages-alcoholism-abuse/ No one turns around one day and is suddenly an alcoholic. Alcoholism is progressive, with the addiction becoming more destructive over time. The speed of progression is different for each individual, and some fall deeper into the addiction before deciding to get help. After treatment,…
