Americans consume copious amounts of drinks on St. Patrick's Day. A recent survey from American Addiction Centers puts the celebration of all things Irish third behind Mardi Gras and New Year's Eve among the booziest U.S. holidays. If you feel that binge drinking is a problem on [...]
Binge drinking and prolonged exposure of your body to alcohol abuse can change behaviors, moods, and physical body functioning. So, is alcohol a stimulant or depressant? If you or a loved one are beginning to feel dependent on alcohol, it may be time to reach [...]
If you’ve ever had too much to drink, you know what it feels like to have a hangover. Most people can tolerate this occasionally. But problem drinkers experience it all the time, and it’s not so much just a physiological reaction. They are experiencing [...]
Except for a brief period during prohibition, alcohol has always been freely and legally available in the United States. Throughout history, some have wondered why alcohol enjoys this special status, raising an important question: is alcohol a drug? While the process of making alcohol [...]
It often starts with just a drink to unwind. Maybe it’s a nightly glass of wine or a few beers after work. But over time, those moments can quietly turn into a dependency that’s hard to recognize until it begins to affect your health, your [...]
It is not uncommon to use the terms “alcohol dependence” and “alcohol addiction” interchangeably. When that happens, it leads to confusion because, even though these issues are closely related, there are differences. Learn more about what dependence is, how to know if you suffer [...]
Alcoholism takes on many forms, so not everyone fits the typical stereotypes of an alcoholic. That leads many people to wonder, “Am I an alcoholic?” This question is common if a few drinks lead to many more than you can remember. In this guide, [...]
Understanding the relationship between alcohol, nicotine, and sleep is crucial for promoting better sleep habits and overall well-being. While caffeine often takes the spotlight for its impact on sleep, alcohol and nicotine can also significantly disrupt sleep patterns, albeit in different ways. The complexities [...]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a resource implemented by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.1 The goal is to spread the word about strategies for preventing alcohol dependence. Did you know there [...]
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