Drinking alcohol is one of humanity's oldest traditions. Because alcohol is legal, easy to get, and central to many social practices, it's difficult to tell when social drinking becomes alcoholism. Fortunately, alcohol addiction treatment programs can help. By assessing a drinker's behaviors, thought patterns, and [...]
Our ability to think rationally and make sound decisions lives in the prefrontal cortex. As your BAC rises, your prefrontal cortex is significantly impacted. A blacked-out person might eventually pass out or lose consciousness, but one is not necessarily always correlated with the other. Your [...]
Alcohol plays an oversized role in the lives of many families. Planning for birthdays and holidays or other social events seems always to include adult beverages. For some people, drinking becomes more than just a social matter. It becomes a problem, and it may prompt [...]
Witnessing a loved one struggle from abuse of alcohol is one of the most painful experiences anyone can face. The problems that alcohol causes are easily spotted, yet your loved one persists. As a caring person, you probably wonder how to help an alcoholic through [...]
The holidays can be challenging. Family stress, economic pressure, and winter weather can bring many people more stress than joy during the last months of the year. For those in recovery, the holidays can be especially hard. Social drinking, holiday beverages, and the desire [...]
Alcohol seems to play a constant role in our lives. But as the saying goes, it is best to enjoy everything in moderation. Too much of a good thing can lead to trouble, especially when it comes to alcohol and relationships. It might even cause [...]
The holidays are often celebrated with the toasts and cheers of alcoholic drinks at family or office parties. This can be a challenging time for people who suffer from alcohol use disorder and substance addiction in Georgia and elsewhere. You, a family member, or a [...]
Alcohol is something millions of people consume every day. We love pouring a glass of wine or cracking open a beer after a long day at work. Alcohol helps us relax, opens up emotions, and releases dopamine in our brain, which ultimately makes us feel [...]
When people who drink regularly try to stop their consumption altogether, they often face painful withdrawal symptoms. Not only can there be physical effects of alcohol withdrawal, but there can be psychological effects of alcohol withdrawal as well. Most people with an advanced alcohol addiction [...]
Growing up with an alcoholic parent can be traumatizing. Many children do not get over the feelings of shame and guilt they feel as a result of having an alcoholic dad or mom. As difficult as it may seem, you must realize you are [...]
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