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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Who would benefit from AbuseCheck Hair Alcohol Abuse Test?
The AbuseCheck™ Hair Alcohol Abuse Test is a non-invasive testing procedure which provides a definitive timeline of alcohol abuse from one to six months depending on the test administered, to identify individuals with recent histories of alcohol abuse. This forensic test is used by a variety of individuals, professionals, corporations and agencies to get definitive [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Medicines can be dangerous or even deadly when mixed with alcohol
Many medicines – prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal remedies—can be dangerous or even deadly when mixed with alcohol. Many older people take medications on daily basis, some of them also drink daily. Be sure to ask your doctors whether you can drink alcohol while you take medicine. Some medications with alcohol can cause problems: Stomach or [...]
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 [...]
Choosing Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
If you or someone you care for is dependent on alcohol and it has come to the point that professional help is needed, there is always the option of choosing an alcohol addiction treatment program. But before you commit yourself to one of these programs, there are some homework to do. Questions you need to [...]
How to Cut Down on Your Drinking
If you are drinking too much, you can improve your life and health by cutting down. How do you know if you drink too much? Read these questions and answer “yes” or “no”: Do you drink alone when you feel angry or sad? Does your drinking ever make you late for work? Does your drinking [...]