Why People with Alcohol Use Disorder Don’t Get Help
There can be a number of barriers to treatment that people struggling with alcohol use disorder could encounter that ultimately…
Binge Drinking
What is binge drinking? Learn more about this destructive pattern.
Delirium Tremens
What is delirium tremens? Learn more about the signs, dangers and treatment options for this form of severe alcohol withdrawal.
Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
Can brain damage from alcohol be reversed? Discover the answer and learn more about the short- and long-term effects of…
Drugs You Should Not Mix with Alcohol
More than 100 prescription drugs can interact poorly with alcohol. Find out more about why mixing these substances can be…
Depression and Alcoholism
Depression and alcoholism can often appear together as co-occurring disorders. Learn more about the dual diagnosis and how it's treated.
High Functioning Alcoholic
When you think of alcoholism, you may picture a homeless person panhandling or a disorderly person being arrested for a…
Warning Signs of Alcoholism
Do you know the warning signs of alcoholism? Identifying behavioral and physical signs of alcoholism could help you or a…
Bariatric Patients and Alcoholism
Several studies that indicate a correlation between certain types of bariatric surgery and the development of alcoholism among patients later…
Chronic Pain and Alcohol
It seems to be a common assumption in society that chronic pain can be alleviated or self-medicated with alcohol.
Dementia and Alcohol Abuse
In February 2018,study appeared to reveal a link between alcohol use disorder and an increased risk of dementia.
Mixing Pain Pills and Alcohol
Pain medications are commonly taken by many people every day. Many people don’t realize, however, that mixing pain pills with…
Alcohol and Memory Loss
Drinking alcohol quickly and in large quantities can impair the ability to form new memories. Similarly, chronic alcohol misuse can…
Alcohol-Induced Psychosis
Alcohol-induced psychosis is a rare event that occurs during or after heavy drinking. Learn the symptoms and how to get…
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline
How long can alcohol withdrawal symptoms affect you? Find out when the different symptoms of alcohol withdrawal symptoms occur and…
How Alcohol Affects Your Personality
Science might be now able to explain why alcohol use is linked with aggressive behavior and why some people can…
At-Risk Drinking in America
At-risk drinking is on the rise in America, but there are steps you can take to keep you and your…
Alcohol Detox Foods
Although the body has its own detoxification system, certain foods can improve symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Learn how foods may…
Drinking Alcohol While Dieting
Alcohol can impact overall health and weight, and there are pros and cons to keeping it in your diet. Learn…
Stem Cell Therapy for Alcohol Addiction
A recent study offers interesting insights into stem cell therapy and how it might impact addiction treatment in the future.
What Oregon Residents Should Know About Underage Drinking
In Oregon 1,626 youth aged 12-20 was admitted to the hospital for alcohol treatment in 2012. Click here to find…
Alcohol and Anxiety
Using alcohol to manage anxiety is very common, but can increase the risk of alcohol abuse. Learn the safe and…
Tapering Off Alcohol
Alcohol is a challenging substance to stop using once an addiction develops. Withdrawal symptoms may encourage a person to keep…
Alcohol Tolerance
Alcohol tolerance is closely linked to dependence and addiction. Learn more about how and why alcohol tolerance is a warning…