Alcohol use is very common in western society. In many parts of the world, social drinking is part of daily life. However, drinking alcohol has immediate effects that can increase the risk of many harmful health conditions is an excessive amount is consumed. Excessive alcohol use, either in the form of heavy drinking (drinking more than two [...]
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How does AbuseCheck™ Work?
If you wonder how AbuseCheck™ Work? There are two key factors that make AbuseCheck™ highly accurate. One is that alcohol (from beer, wine, hard liquor or other sources) does not appear in the body in any other form (i.e. gas) that would cause ambiguities or false positive results. The other is that, unlike drugs which are [...]
TREATMENT APPROACHES TO ALCOHOL ABUSE
It could be said that alcohol has been around almost as long as the human race and almost certainly has been part of the culture since that first taste of fermented fruit. Through the centuries alcohol has played an important role in human culture and has been used for spiritual, medicinal and recreational purposes. Though [...]
When do I know that I might have a drinking problem
Many people are social drinkers. Which mean that they drink, but they don’t drink to get themselves into trouble. But how can one find out whether he or she has a drinking problem. Drinking a few beer on weekends with buddies, or drink at Christmas party and get oneself drunk may be OK for most [...]
Seniors can have alcohol abuse problem
Underage drinking and college drinking are big problems. Young adults and mid-aged people can become alcoholics. Even seniors have have big alcohol problems. It can happen to anyone at any age. Many people might not show signs of alcohol abuse throughout their lives, but families start seeing some signs of alcohol abuse as they age. [...]
women have a higher risk of developing problems from alcoholism
Most alcoholics tend to be men and men are more likely to consume more alcohol. But women have a higher risk of developing problems from alcohol consumption. Even when a man and a woman drink the same amount, the alcohol in her bloodstream typically reaches a higher level than a man’s. This is because women’s [...]
Pay attention to older people drinking problems
Drinking problems can happen to anyone at any age. But many people ignore older people drinking problems. Just because seniors have been drinking throughout their whole lives, it doesn’t mean they can drink as much as they want. Often families, friends, and health care workers often overlook their concerns about older people drinking. People often [...]
There’s no one single effective way for everyone to quit drinking
Did you know that there’s no one single effective approach for all individuals to quit drinking. If you or someone you care for is dependent on alcohol and needs treatment,fFinding the right treatment program involves careful consideration. Before you enroll in any programs, the setting, length of care, philosophical approach and your or your loved [...]
Ways you can help yourself to cut down drinking
Watch it at home. Keep a small amount or no alcohol at home. Don’t keep temptations around. Drink slowly. When you drink, sip your drink slowly. Take a break of 1 hour between drinks. Drink soda, water, or juice after a drink with alcohol. Do not drink on an empty stomach! Eat food when you [...]
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most common known preventable cause of mental impairment. Babies with FAS have distinctive changes in their facial features and they may be born small. The brain damage that occurs with FAS can result in lifelong problems with learning, memory, attention, and problem solving. These alcohol-related changes in the brain [...]