How common is alcoholism? Alcohol addiction? 28.9 million people ages 12 and older (10.2% in this age group) had Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the…
WHAT IS ADDICTION? The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a “treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the…
For those addicted to alcohol, quitting on their own is very difficult. Alcohol affects how the brain perceives pleasure and learns new things. When you…
One of the most widespread yet devastating issues in today’s society, alcohol dependence affects people from all walks of life. Although it is similar to…
Are you one of the many people who have a difficult job with a lot of stress? If so, do you turn to drugs or…
Whether you occasionally drink too much or have an alcohol abuse disorder, you may want to curb your intake or give up alcohol altogether. Alcohol…
Sometimes the signs of alcoholism or alcohol addiction are obvious. For example, when someone is constantly drinking or intoxicated, it’s clear that they are abusing…
Do you need some tips to keep track of your drinks? Quitting drinking can be a challenge. Before an individual develops a dependency or addiction,…
